Criminology & Criminal Justice

Student Testimonials

Elvinas Blazevicius, Lithuania, graduated 2011
The programme offered a good combination of fundamental criminology and contemporary challenges in crime control. Since I see myself working in international organisations such as Europol, United Nations or European Union institutions, I found the programme’s focus on the issues of crime and globalisation particularly useful.

Being a student in Glasgow was a truly enjoyable experience for me. The friendliness and kindness of Glaswegians, as well as the attention and willingness to help of the teaching staff, made me feel at home. Considering the current economic climate, I am convinced that my Masters degree will put me ahead of my competitors and will definitely open many doors.

Orla Clohessy, Ireland, graduated 2011
The MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice provides a challenging and comprehensive course. It has provided me with an advanced knowledge and understanding of the wide range of empirical and theoretical issues in criminology. A key feature of the course is the opportunity to select from the range of interesting and diverse modules available. All seminars are planned to take into account what is going on in the world today making each module up-to-date and relevant. This often involved guest speakers taking part in seminars.

The support and guidance from the teaching staff is exceptional, with the contact time between the lectures and students being particularly impressive. The fact that the department and teaching staff are at the heart of the SCCJR meant that I got the opportunity to attend and take part in several criminology conferences and training courses which the Centre provided funding for.

On a practical level I obtained an in-depth understanding of the complex problems that crime can pose within criminal justice and criminal law fields. Through this course I developed excellent data and research skills and an extensive knowledge of the methods and data used in criminal justice settings. This has proved invaluable in my employment in the criminal justice field. This course will provide you with an advanced knowledge and a range of the necessary research and analytical skills which are vital for a career within a criminal justice setting.

Shadi Whitburn, Mexico, graduated 2011
What reinforced my theoretical understanding of criminology while studying the MSc was to learn and interact with practitioners and researchers from different disciplines in criminology. From gender violence, youth gangs to organized crime, there is a leading expert for each area at the Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research. Today the Centre is my second home. Thanks to the support and guidelines of the professional academic staff, I was able to secure funding as an international student at Glasgow University and continue my studies with a PhD program.