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.
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.
Flexible online delivery allows you to balance study with work while building specialist expertise relevant across policing, justice, safeguarding, security, and behavioural analysis.
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
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.