Criminology and Criminal Justice MA 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Sussex |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

22,575 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

01 Aug, 2025Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

CriminologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Criminology

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our MA is an interdisciplinary combination of Criminology and Criminal Justice - distinct but complementary approaches to the study of crime and social control.



We offer a blend of critical social science and socio-legal perspectives designed to help you develop diverse academic skills. You will study theories and methods drawn from sociology, law, psychology, philosophy, history and cultural studies.



You'll learn from research-active lecturers. Our faculty shape scholarly and policy debates in their specialist fields. Their research interests include:


  • penology
  • terrorism
  • neurocriminology
  • historical and cultural criminology
  • existentialism.



You will be able to tailor your options according to your interests. Modules are available from the Criminology Department and Law School, as well as Sociology and Gender Studies. You will take one core module taught by the Criminology Department, and one core module taught by the Law School. You can then select from a wide range of options.



Your Criminology Dissertation will allow you to express the theoretical and methodological skills you have gained across the MA through your own independent research project.



We seek to attract a diverse and international classroom so you may learn from students from different countries with different perspectives and experiences. This degree is especially relevant for students seeking a career in research or further doctoral studies.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Criminology

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our MA is an interdisciplinary combination of Criminology and Criminal Justice - distinct but complementary approaches to the study of crime and social control.



We offer a blend of critical social science and socio-legal perspectives designed to help you develop diverse academic skills. You will study theories and methods drawn from sociology, law, psychology, philosophy, history and cultural studies.



You'll learn from research-active lecturers. Our faculty shape scholarly and policy debates in their specialist fields. Their research interests include:


  • penology
  • terrorism
  • neurocriminology
  • historical and cultural criminology
  • existentialism.



You will be able to tailor your options according to your interests. Modules are available from the Criminology Department and Law School, as well as Sociology and Gender Studies. You will take one core module taught by the Criminology Department, and one core module taught by the Law School. You can then select from a wide range of options.



Your Criminology Dissertation will allow you to express the theoretical and methodological skills you have gained across the MA through your own independent research project.



We seek to attract a diverse and international classroom so you may learn from students from different countries with different perspectives and experiences. This degree is especially relevant for students seeking a career in research or further doctoral studies.

Admission Requirements

62+
6.5+
88+
169+
3+
120+

Degree requirements: You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above.

Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in a social sciences or humanities subject. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing.

01 Aug 2025
1 Year
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
11,025 GBP
International
22,575 GBP

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