The MA in Serious and Violent Crime is designed for those who want to specialise in understanding, preventing, and managing high-risk criminal behavior.
The programme equips you with the advanced theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to analyse serious offending, including violent crime, organised crime, exploitation, terrorism, and repeat victimisation.
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You’ll explore contemporary criminological theory, offender profiling, behavioural analysis, crime scene interpretation, safeguarding, criminal justice responses, and evidence-based prevention strategies.
Through applied case studies and real-world scenarios, the course develops your ability to assess risk, interpret complex crime patterns, and contribute to effective investigative and preventative practice.
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Flexible online delivery allows you to balance study with work while building specialist expertise relevant across policing, justice, safeguarding, security, and behavioural analysis.
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Career Pathways
Graduates can progress into roles such as:
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Serious & Violent Crime Analyst
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Police Intelligence Officer
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Crime & Offender Profiling Assistant
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Criminal Justice Caseworker
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Safeguarding or Public Protection Specialist
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Probation or Rehabilitation Officer
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Community Safety or Violence Reduction Practitioner
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Policy & Research Officer in crime, justice, or social policy
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Security, Counterterrorism, or Risk Analysis roles
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Third-sector roles supporting victims and vulnerable groups
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Key Information
​Level Of Study​
Postgraduate
Duration
2 years, Part-time
Study Mode
Full Online
Locations
Anywhere
Tution Fee
£9,500
Intakes
January, May September
Entry Requirements
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A UK Honours Degree at a minimum of second class (2:2) or equivalent
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If you don't hold the above qualification three years work experience within the sector is required, without this your application will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.