School: School of Social Sciences. This one-year Master of Arts (MA) program in Criminology offers an advanced study of crime, criminal behavior, the criminal justice system, and related social issues. The curriculum will likely cover criminological theories, research methods, and contemporary debates in criminology, potentially with opportunities to specialize in areas such as youth crime, policing, penology, or victimology. The program within the School of Social Sciences emphasizes the social and theoretical underpinnings of crime and justice.

Career options in various criminal justice agencies (e.g., police, probation, prisons), government departments (e.g., Home Office), research roles, policy analysis, social work, youth work, victim support services, and potentially roles in non-governmental organizations focused on crime prevention or rehabilitation. The MA provides advanced knowledge and analytical skills for careers in this field.

Nottingham Trent University, through its School of Social Sciences, offers work experience opportunities on every degree, potentially including internships or placements within criminal justice or related organizations for criminology students. The university has extensive partnerships with businesses and industry, which may provide networking opportunities within the sector. It is also a sustainable university with many green initiatives, including generating its own energy, offering a supportive and environmentally conscious learning environment.