Global Criminology and Criminal Justice MA 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Birmingham |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Criminology

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Unlock new perspectives on crime and justice with our MA Global Criminology and Criminal Justice. This course challenges you to think critically about crime, deviance, and justice in a rapidly changing global world.


This course empowers you with critical insights and practical skills, preparing you to lead in criminal justice and social research. You will shape policy, advance justice, and drive meaningful change in global contexts.


Course highlights

The MA Global Criminology and Criminal Justice course at Birmingham offers a unique blend of sociological, legal, and psychological approaches to criminology. You will engage with topical debates on crime control, human rights, and social justice, whilst exploring the relationship between power and criminal justice systems. You will graduate feeling prepared to be a leader in addressing the complexities of global crime challenges.


  • Engage with a broad range of criminological theories from classical to critical perspectives.
  • Benefit from an approach that links sociological legal, and psychological insights to help make real-world impact. 
  • Develop the crucial skills involved in contributing to debates on crime prevention, security, and justice on a global scale.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Criminology

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Unlock new perspectives on crime and justice with our MA Global Criminology and Criminal Justice. This course challenges you to think critically about crime, deviance, and justice in a rapidly changing global world.


This course empowers you with critical insights and practical skills, preparing you to lead in criminal justice and social research. You will shape policy, advance justice, and drive meaningful change in global contexts.


Course highlights

The MA Global Criminology and Criminal Justice course at Birmingham offers a unique blend of sociological, legal, and psychological approaches to criminology. You will engage with topical debates on crime control, human rights, and social justice, whilst exploring the relationship between power and criminal justice systems. You will graduate feeling prepared to be a leader in addressing the complexities of global crime challenges.


  • Engage with a broad range of criminological theories from classical to critical perspectives.
  • Benefit from an approach that links sociological legal, and psychological insights to help make real-world impact. 
  • Develop the crucial skills involved in contributing to debates on crime prevention, security, and justice on a global scale.

Admission Requirements

67+
176+
6.5+
88+
For entry onto this programme you will normally have an undergraduate degree of at least a 2:1 in a relevant subject.

Applicants are required to offer a relevant degree subject, and we will consider the following subjects: social policy, sociology, criminology, cultural studies, politics, international relations, generic social science degrees, a business-related subject, human/social geography, media studies, art history, history and philosophy.

Applicants with a 2:2 degree classification will be considered on a case-by-case basis, if you have extensive related work experience.

International applicants will be required to hold an IELTs 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band or equivalent qualification.

12 Months
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
11,250 GBP
International
28,080 GBP

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