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International Criminology and Criminal Justice (MSc)

Cardiff University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Cardiff University - Cathays Park Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Develop your understanding of crime and criminal practice in an international context and consider how digital technologies are creating ‘new crimes’. Globalisation and the digitalisation of society pose new challenges in the fight against crime. To respond to these challenges, our MSc International Criminology and Criminal Justice takes an international approach to the study of crime and crime control. You will explore: international and transnational crimes – for example, organised crime, drug trafficking, fraud and corruption, terrorism, hate crime more traditional crimes – for example, domestic violence, child sexual abuse, violence, sex work and property crimes crimes of the powerful – for example, environmental harms, health and safety negligence, war-related crimes, corruption, and money laundering crimes that are committed in the digital world – for example hacking, the spread of malware, cyberbullying, cyberstalking, cyber frauds, and online hate speech. You will question how we define ‘crime’, at a local, national and global level, as well as the international and national responses to these types of crimes. You will consider the key challenges facing criminal justice and law enforcement agencies in an increasingly globalised context. In addition, you will receive social science research methods training tailored to criminological research, learning to critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of quantitative and qualitative methodological approaches when undertaking research on international crime-related issues. This programme also offers a Professional Practice in Criminology and Criminal Justice module and provides access to placement opportunities to support your entry into an increasingly globalised job market.

Application deadline

31/08/2026

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 30,700per year

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

University information

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

Cardiff University

  • University League Table

    27th

  • Campus address

    Cardiff University - Cathays Park Campus, Park Place, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3AT, United Kingdom

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Cardiff University has a welcoming and vibrant international community, with over 7,500 students coming from more than 130 countries.
Cardiff is a truly global institution with more than 200 partnerships and formal research links worldwide, giving students access to unique opportunities.
A wide range of dedicated support services for international students, including pre-departure advice, airport pickups, personal tutor guidance and more.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Law

    24th out of 113 7

    17th out of 103 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    148 68%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    22nd

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.93 73%

    101st

    17

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    134 67%

    18th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    26th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    67th

    16

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