Criminology (MSc) 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Birkbeck, University of London |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

17,340 GBPTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

Oct-2025Starting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Criminology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MSc in Criminology offers a unique insight into cutting-edge criminological theory and current real-world phenomena related to crime and punishment. The programme is open to graduates of various social science disciplines, and provides a multidisciplinary platform from which to engage with the complexity of contemporary criminology and to understand and critically assess the political, economic, social and cultural forces that affect crime and its control. This programme is suitable for those who are interested in crime and criminal behaviour and wish to better understand the key issues facing criminal justice today. Not only will students gain advanced knowledge and understanding of contemporary criminological theory, they will also have the opportunity to specialise by pursuing one of four pathways, and learn cutting-edge research methods to enable them to complete a substantial, original research project.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Criminology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MSc in Criminology offers a unique insight into cutting-edge criminological theory and current real-world phenomena related to crime and punishment. The programme is open to graduates of various social science disciplines, and provides a multidisciplinary platform from which to engage with the complexity of contemporary criminology and to understand and critically assess the political, economic, social and cultural forces that affect crime and its control. This programme is suitable for those who are interested in crime and criminal behaviour and wish to better understand the key issues facing criminal justice today. Not only will students gain advanced knowledge and understanding of contemporary criminological theory, they will also have the opportunity to specialise by pursuing one of four pathways, and learn cutting-edge research methods to enable them to complete a substantial, original research project.

Admission Requirements

7+
2.7+

1 Year
Oct-2025

Tuition fees

Domestic
11,340 GBP
International
17,340 GBP

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