Program Overview

MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice Online

Overview

The MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice Online at The University of Law is designed for individuals from all subject backgrounds who want to enhance their knowledge in criminology or make a change to the discipline. This Master's program is ideal for those who want to work within the criminal justice system, especially the third sector, prison, and probation.

Key Facts

Entry Requirements

• Students should possess a UK bachelor's degree in any subject at 2:2 or above, or equivalent qualifications.

Duration Options

• 12 months (full-time)
• 24 months (part-time, 2 days per week as a guide)

Study Mode Options

• Full-time or Part-time

Next Start Date

• September 2025

Course Details

MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice Online

This course is designed to provide students with a systematic understanding and critical awareness of key principles of criminology. Students will gain knowledge of the history of ideas, the cultural context, and the social and political theories that inform and influence the practice of criminology.

Course Structure

• Full-time: Terms 1 and 2 are for taught modules. Terms 2 and 3 are for the research and writing up of the dissertation or project.
• Part-time: Term 1 has 2 taught modules, terms 2, 3, 4, and 5 have 1 taught module. Terms 5 and 6 are for the research and writing up of the dissertation or project.

Module Details

• Year One (Full-time):
  • Criminology Harms and Power (30 credits, Compulsory)
  • Crime and Criminal Justice (15 credits, Compulsory)
  • Research Methods (30 credits, Compulsory)
  • Transforming Social Policy (15 credits, Compulsory)
  • Identity, Diversity, and Human Rights (15 credits, Optional)
  • Desistance and the Carceral State (15 credits, Optional)
  • Criminology at the Margins (15 credits, Optional)
  • Resistance Activism and the State (15 credits, Optional)
  • Dissertation or Digital Coproduction and Rehabilitation Project (60 credits, Compulsory)
• Year One (Part-time):
  • Criminology Harms and Power (30 credits, Compulsory)
  • Research Methods (30 credits, Compulsory)
  • Transforming Social Policy (15 credits, Compulsory)
  • Identity, Diversity, and Human Rights (15 credits, Optional)
  • Criminology at the Margins (15 credits, Optional)
• Year Two (Part-time):
  • Crime and Criminal Justice (15 credits, Compulsory)
  • Desistance and the Carceral State (15 credits, Optional)
  • Resistance Activism and the State (15 credits, Optional)
  • Dissertation or Coproducing in Criminal Justice: Digital Desistance Project (60 credits, Compulsory)

Course Start Dates

• September 2025:
  • MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice (Full-time: Online, Part-time: Online)
• February 2026:
  • MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice (Full-time: Online, Part-time: Online)
• June 2026:
  • MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice (Full-time: Online, Part-time: Online)
• September 2026:
  • MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice (Full-time: Online, Part-time: Online)

Fees and Funding

• 2024/25 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2024): £10,000 (Online)
• 2025/26 Course Fee (for courses starting on or after 1 July 2025): £10,000 (Online)
• Postgraduate Loan: Eligible students may be eligible for a Postgraduate Loan.
• Academic Master's Alumni Discount: ULaw alumni may be eligible to receive a £1000 discount.
• Scholarships and Bursaries: A range of scholarships and bursaries are available to help students invest in their future.

International Students

The University of Law has students from over 120 different countries throughout its campuses, with a dedicated team to help international students.