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Matthew Williams
Lecturer in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Criminology Research Centre (CRC)
School of Social Sciences
Cardiff University
Glamorgan Building
King Edward VII Avenue
Cardiff
CF10 3WT, UK
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Tel: +44 (0)29 20 874853
http://www.cf.ac.uk/socsi/




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MSc/PgDip in Criminal Justice
The Glasgow Graduate School of Law, a joint venture of the universities of Glasgow and Strathclyde, invites applications for its exciting MSc programme in Criminal Justice.

Introduced in 2001, the programme has since been significantly developed for 2003 - in response to feedback from our students and developed in consultation with experienced practitioners.

Aimed at senior level criminal justice practitioners seeking to broaden their knowledge of research and scholarship for professional development purposes, it is also an attractive option for recent graduates who want to pursue specialised study at graduate level with a view to pursuing further research in this field.

Attracting students from the Scottish Prison Service, Criminal Justice social workers, the Procurator Fiscal Service, voluntary sector organisations as well as recent graduates from a wide range of disciplines, course director Professor Lindsay Farmer explained the philosophy behind its development: "In aiming to serve the needs of this variety of criminal justice practitioners, we hope that their diverse insights, experiences and skills will contribute to a stimulating and challenging learning environment; one which through collaborative study will foster 'joined-up' thinking and 'cross-cutting' for academics and practitioners alike."

Consisting three core modules, Contemporary Issues in Crime and Punishment, Research Methods and Criminal Justice Management, students can choose a fourth module from a range which includes Criminal Law, a Project Module and Human Rights modules. The MSc is completed with a 20,000 word dissertation.  The core modules have a strong focus on the links between theory, policy and practice. There is particular emphasis on the emerging issues of partnership working, community safety, risk and effectiveness. Students are encouraged to share their experiences and work together with students from different backgrounds. There is scope for students to work in areas which are important to their own professional practice.

Classes are taught in the evenings from 6-8pm in the Lord Hope Building on the Strathclyde campus, conveniently located in the centre of Glasgow close to main transport links.

Students who do not wish to commit themselves to the full MSc programme can take two modules for a Post Graduate Certificate or four modules for a Post Graduate Diploma. The programme is studied full time (one year) or part time (two years).  Admission is by a good honours degree in any discipline. Professional qualifications and experience are also taken into account for candidates who do not have a degree.

For further information go to: http://www.ggsl.strath.ac.uk/courses/criminaljustice.aspx or contact:
Mrs Linda Ion
Glasgow Graduate School of Law
University of Strathclyde
The Lord Hope Building, Level 2
141 St James' Road
Glasgow G4 0LT
Tel: +44 (0) 141 548 3119
Fax: +44 (0) 141 552 4264
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