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Study Details: MSc: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
The MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice engages with the complex problems raised by crime, justice and the pursuit of criminal justice in our contemporary world. This programme provides you with the opportunity to study critical developments, debates and responses in the field of crime and criminal justice.
These entry requirements are for the 2026-27 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2027-28 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2026.
A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in law or a social science subject.
Entry to this programme is competitive. Meeting minimum requirements for consideration does not guarantee an offer of study.
In evaluating your application for postgraduate study, greater emphasis may be placed upon results of prior learning in subjects relevant to the intended degree programme.
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You must take these courses:
Theoretical Criminology (20 credits, must be taken in Semester 1)
Criminological Research Methods (20 credits, must be taken in Semester 1)
Core courses
You must take 20 credits of the following courses:
Criminal Justice and Penal Process (20 credits)
Global Crime and Insecurity (20 credits)
Option courses
You must take 60 credits of the following courses:
Citizenship in Europe (20 credits)
Current Issues in Criminal Law (20 credits)
Cybercrime and Cyber Security (20 credits)
Police and Policing (20 credits)
Responding to Global Crime and Insecurity (20 credits)
Sexual Offending and the Law (20 credits)
Applied Criminological Research Methods (20 credits)
Surveillance and Security (20 credits)
Sentencing: International Perspectives (20 credits)
Visual Criminology (20 credits)
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