Online MA Serious and Violent Crime – Master’s in Serious and Violent Crime
Your Pathway to Leadership in Criminal Justice and Public Safety
The MA Serious and Violent Crime is a unique postgraduate programme designed to prepare professionals for senior roles in the prevention, investigation, and management of serious and violent crime. By focusing on criminal justice practice, reflective leadership, and sector-specific skills, the course equips you with the expertise to lead teams, respond to crises, and make a positive impact on society.Delivered with the flexibility of online learning, this master’s degree allows you to continue your career while gaining advanced knowledge in areas such as terrorism, cybercrime, offender psychology, and pro-social prevention strategies. You’ll also strengthen your resilience, analytical ability, and leadership, preparing you to progress into senior-level positions within criminal justice and allied sectors.
Certgates & Arden University Partnership
This program is delivered online by Arden University, a UK institution known for its career-focused, accessible higher education. Through Certgates, students gain direct access to Arden’s digital campus and academic resources while benefiting from Certgates’ personalised application guidance, student-first support, and career-focused mentoring. Together, we ensure that studying the MA Serious and Violent Crime is flexible, supported, and aligned with your future goals.
Why Choose This Program ?
Accreditation
The MA Serious and Violent Crime is a fully accredited postgraduate qualification awarded by Arden University. Students also benefit from Arden’s membership in the Campaign for Social Science, connecting you with research, case studies, and insights that reinforce the impact of social sciences in shaping effective policy and practice.
Modules & Independent Research Project
This degree provides an advanced, applied understanding of serious and violent crime while equipping you with the leadership, resilience, and research skills to thrive in high-pressure roles.
Modules 20 Credits Each
- 1Reflective Practice and Leadership
- 2The Criminal Justice System and Globalisation
- 3The Psychology of Serious Offending
- 4Managing Intelligence and Investigations
- 5Terrorism, Extremism and Hate
- 6Cybercrime and the Dark Web
Independent Research Project 60 Credits
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Applied Research in Serious & Violent CrimeUndertake an in-depth research study on a topic related to serious and violent crime. You’ll design, conduct, and present findings that apply directly to professional practice, giving you both advanced academic capability and workplace-ready insights.
What You Will Study?
This degree provides an advanced, applied understanding of serious and violent crime while equipping you with the leadership, resilience, and research skills to thrive in high-pressure roles.
Independent Research Project (60 credits):
Undertake an in-depth research study on a topic related to serious and violent crime. You’ll design, conduct, and present findings that apply directly to professional practice, giving you both advanced academic capability and workplace-ready insights.
Career Prospects
Graduates of the MA Serious and Violent Crime are prepared for senior roles across law enforcement, security, probation, prisons, NGOs, and policy-making. With skills in investigation, offender management, and leadership, you’ll graduate able to make a tangible impact in tackling crime and supporting communities.
Potential career paths include:
- Police and Security Services (NCA, GCHQ, MI5, Border Force, Interpol)
- Prison and Probation Services
- Victim Advocacy and Support Organisations
- NGO Roles (IJM, CPG, HRW)
- Civil Service and Policy Development
- Academia and Research
- Management of Offenders and Rehabilitation Programmes
How We Teach, How You Learn
Assessments (Practice-Driven, No Exams):
Learning Experience:
Entry Requirements
To apply, you will need:
Frequently Asked Questions.
Who is this programme for?
The MA Serious and Violent Crime is designed for professionals working in or aspiring to roles in the criminal justice system, law enforcement, probation, prisons, or related NGOs.
What topics are covered in this degree?
Modules include terrorism and extremism, cybercrime and the dark web, managing investigations, psychology of serious offending, and reflective leadership in justice settings.
How does the course prepare me for real-world challenges?
Assessments are practice-driven, such as senior-level briefing documents, consultancy reports, and exposure to live case studies and guest lectures from practitioners.
What career paths can I pursue?
Graduates move into roles in policing, security services, probation, victim advocacy, prisons, NGOs, or policy-making.
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