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Criminology MSc

University of Bath

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of Bath, Claverton Down Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Enhance your criminal justice knowledge and develop your criminological imagination. You’ll focus on global contemporary crime and justice-related challenges.This is a master’s degree with a strong global focus. You’ll critically analyse some of the biggest crime, deviance and criminal justice issues affecting society right now. By doing this, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by policymakers and law enforcement organisations, and the mechanisms that prevent and manage these.Throughout the course, you’ll learn to enhance your research skills. This will allow you to assess topical issues and develop convincing arguments for change.Upon successful completion of the degree, you’ll be equipped with the skills to progress or begin your career in the criminal justice sector in the UK or further afield.You will study topics such as:international criminal justice and lawcontemporary criminological theorycriminological ethnographytechnological developments in criminal justicestate crime, human rights, and transitional justiceviolent crime

Application deadline

31/08/2026

Tuition fees

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£ 28,900per year

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University information

University of Bath

University of Bath

University of Bath

  • University League Table

    9th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Claverton Down, Bath, Bath And North East Somerset, BA2 7AY, United Kingdom

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The university's community comprises over 20,000 students. Around one-third come from outside the UK, representing 152 nationalities from around the world.
The International Support Service offers an international orientation programme and mentoring scheme to help students settle into life in the UK.
University of Bath alumni can be found contributing positively in countries worldwide. Many continue their association with Bath long after graduation.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    6th out of 103 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    146 73%

    9th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    67.0 67%

    17th

    12

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    50th

    8

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