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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of Stirling

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Study crime, justice and rehabilitation with our highly-rated Criminology Masters. With increasing awareness of crime prevention and criminal justice reform, there is a growing demand for criminologists who can analyse crime, develop effective intervention strategies, and contribute to the development of the criminal justice system (source: Research.com 2025). This course will help you to understand the causes and impacts of crime for both individuals and societies. You'll be equipped to find solutions that make a positive difference to people's lives. Your studies will cover: the factors that lead to criminal behaviour ways to reduce re-offending social control and human rights digital and other technologies in criminal justice. Criminology jobs Our MSc Criminology explores social issues to help prepare you for your future career. Elective modules allow you to focus on the topics that interest you most. Explore the connections between poverty and imprisonment or learn more about drug policy and interventions. The topics you choose will help you get ready for the growing job market for Criminology graduates. Join our network of experts The University of Stirling ranks among the best universities in the UK for Criminology. Research by our experts features in the media and shapes criminal justice policy. You’ll benefit from our links to organisations such as Police Scotland and the Scottish Prison Service. The University is also part of the Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research. These connections give you opportunities to attend events and network throughout your studies.

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Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 21,800per year

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University information

University of Stirling

  • University League Table

    51st

  • Campus address

    University of Stirling, University of Stirling, Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    35th out of 101 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    172 82%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    42nd

    5
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.92 73%

    90th

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