DAISY KNOCK

Ma

A Masters requires a new level of independent learning but also gives you more freedom to make informed opinions. I like the diversity of the lecturers and how their different experiences complement each other, this really allowed me to broaden my knowledge base. I’d advise new students to make use of tutorials, it really helps to build communication and relationships with the lecturers – they are there to help you. Throw yourself into the seminars and critical discussions and just enjoy the experience!

I work for the Suffolk Youth Justice Service and felt it would really benefit my practical knowledge to be able to apply theory to the reasoning and justification of offending. Having looked at the MAs available, the University stood out as fresh, welcoming and the lecturers are involved in designing the course areas; I knew they would be very knowledgeable in their subject. Thankfully my work allowed me a flexible working pattern so I could continue working full-time while studying.

I left school at 15 with no GCSEs and feeling there was no hope for the future. I had my daughter at 18 then my son at 20, and it was then that I realised I needed to make my future count. I graduated from my BSc (Hons) Criminology in 2015 with a First and having just finished my MA, I have been seconded to a new role and even been able to negotiate a pay rise due to my increased application of knowledge from the course.

Everyone’s path is different, just because you haven’t followed your education path straight from school, it is never too late — I feel so proud of my achievements.