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MA in Applied Criminal Justice and Criminology

This masters degree scheme is offered on a one year full-time or two years part-time basis, plus a dissertation.

The course is likely to be of interest to a wide range of potential applicants including  those with, or nearing completion of, a first degree who are seeking advanced study relevant to a career in the criminal justice system or related area, e.g. probation; youth offending team; the police or the prison service.   It will also be relevant to others currently working in the criminal justice system who are interested in developing their knowledge and those wishing to gain a firm foundation for a higher research degree.

 
Entry Requirements: Candidates normally are expected to hold (or shortly to achieve) a 2:1 honours degree, however, we welcome applications from all potential candidates - irrespective of age, gender or disability.  For further details on admission criteria please contact the Admission Tutor for the scheme of study.
 

Please contact:

  • Dr. Maurice Vanstone, Admissions Tutor                                           email to: m.t.vanstone@swansea.ac.uk ; or

  • Postgraduate Programme Administrator                                    email to: dass@swansea.ac.uk or telephone 01792 295309

for more information on the modules offered within this programme, on the programme itself or to request a brochure.   The University Postgraduate Prospectus is available on-line by clicking here

How to apply:

Applications are made directly to the University of Wales Swansea.   Click here to link to the University's web page for more information on obtaining an application form or to apply on-line.

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MA in Child Welfare and Applied Childhood Studies

This degree scheme is offered on a one year full-time or two years part-time basis, plus a dissertation.

The programme is intended to appeal to applicants with a variety of backgrounds, indeed this in itself is one of the attractions of the programme.   We aim to attract professionals already working with children - social workers, psychologists, psychotherapists, doctors, nurses, teachers, foster carers and day care providers, lawyers, magistrates and guardians ad litem - as well as social science graduates wishing to pursue academic studies in aspects of childhood and child welfare.  

Entry Requirements: Candidates normally are expected to hold (or shortly to achieve) a 2:1 honours degree, however, we welcome applications from all potential candidates - irrespective of age, gender or disability.     For further details on admission criteria please contact the Admission Tutor for the scheme of study.

Please contact:

  • Dr. Bob Sanders, Admissions Tutor                                           email to: r.sanders@swansea.ac.uk ; or

  • Postgraduate Programme Administrator                                    email to: dass@swansea.ac.uk or telephone 01792 295309

for more information on the modules offered within this programme, on the programme itself or to request a brochure.   The University Postgraduate Prospectus is available on-line by clicking here

How to apply:

Applications are made directly to the University of Wales Swansea.   Click here to link to the University's web page for more information on obtaining an application form or to apply on-line.

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MScEcon in Applied Social Studies / DipSW

Please note that as of October 2005 the above degree scheme has been  replaced by the BSc Social Work.   Please click here for further details of the new undergraduate degree programme in Social Work. 

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