University of Cumbria MSc in Criminology, Risk and Safeguarding
University of Cumbria

University of Cumbria

MSc in Criminology, Risk and Safeguarding

Carlisle, United Kingdom

MSc

1 year

English

Full time

Sep 2026

GBP 13,575 / per year *

Blended

* international | UK: GBP 6,720 per year

Key Summary

    About: The MSc in Criminology, Risk and Safeguarding focuses on contemporary issues in criminology, including risk assessment and safeguarding measures. The program encourages critical thinking and analysis about crime and societal responses while providing students with practical skills in risk management.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue careers in various fields, including criminal justice, social work, risk management, and public policy. Possibilities include roles in law enforcement, social services, non-profit organizations, and governmental agencies, where they can apply their expertise in safeguarding practices and crime prevention strategies.

If you are in a career that addresses crime-related harm, or you want to get into this important arena, our MSc in Criminology, Risk and Safeguarding could be an ideal option for you.

We will focus on safeguarding, digital victimisation, rehabilitation policy and practice, and risk and security management, among other areas.

In addition to enhancing your theoretical command of criminology, you will develop advanced research skills, suitable for theoretical and practical application. As a result, you will be equipped to respond to a range of complex challenges faced by multi-agency professionals with a remit to safeguard communities.

This programme is distinct in its comprehensive analysis of risk and safeguarding as criminological issues. This analytical approach is grounded in an acknowledgement of the correlation between the exploitation of children and adults at risk and subsequent offending behaviour.

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