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Criminology and Criminal Justice MA

University of Sussex

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    University of Sussex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

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’ll 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’ll take one core module taught by the Criminology Department, and one core module taught by the Law School. You’ll then be able to tailor your options according to your interests. Modules are available from the Criminology Department and Law School as well as options in Sociology and Gender Studies. 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.

Application deadline

01/09/2026

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 23,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

  • University League Table

    36th

  • Campus address

    University of Sussex, Sussex House, Falmer, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 9RH, United Kingdom

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At Sussex, fresh thinking and international perspectives fuel teaching that matters, helping you thrive in careers anywhere in the world.
A diverse, supportive and inclusive community: at Sussex, you can explore, question and develop as an individual and meet people who will inspire you.
Sussex’s world-leading research underpins your education, meaning that what you learn is at the cutting edge of current knowledge.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Law

    35th out of 113 1

    40th out of 103 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    115 53%

    44th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    59th

    11

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.09 77%

    70th

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    116 58%

    35th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    51.0 51%

    82nd

    36

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    53rd

    16

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