Program Overview
The Criminology and Criminal Justice at University of Oxford is a MSc programme in Humanities over 9 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Criminology and Criminal Justice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 9 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7.5
- Tuition: GBP 15,755 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,715 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Criminology and Criminal Justice programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Race and gender
- Sentencing
- Public and private policing
- Research Methods
- Prisons
- Comparative, Criminal Justice, Security and Human Rights
- Politics of Crime Control
- Comparative and Transnational Justice
- Criminal Justice, Migration and Citizenship
- Crime and the Family
- Violence and Civilisation
- Criminal Justice in Transitional Settings
- Risk, Security and Criminal Justice
- The Death Penalty
- Youth Justice
- At least 18 hours per week preparation for the core course
- At least 10 hours per week preparation for each option/compulsory course
- 4.5 to 6 hours per week in seminars (90 minutes for each course)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.7 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Within equal opportunities principles and legislation, applications will be assessed in the light of an applicant\xc2\x92s ability to meet the following entry requirements:
1. Academic ability
Proven and potential academic excellence
Applicants are normally expected to be predicted or have achieved a first-class or strong upper second-class undergraduate degree with honours (or equivalent international qualifications), as a minimum, in law, sociology, politics, economics, social policy, psychology, history, or another subject relevant to criminology.
For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.7 out of 4.0.
If you hold non-UK qualifications and wish to check how your qualifications match these requirements, you can contact the National Recognition Information Centre for the United Kingdom (UK NARIC).
Extensive employment experience within the broad field of criminal justice may be regarded by the Board of Admissions as compensating for a lack of an undergraduate degree to the required standard.
No Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or GMAT scores are sought.
Other appropriate indicators will include:
Supporting documents
You will be required to supply supporting documents with your application, including references and an official transcript.
Performance at interview(s)
Interviews are not normally held as part of the admissions process.
Publications
Potential applicants should identify any relevant publications which may enhance their application.
2. English language requirement
Applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 15,755 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,715 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 15,755 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 8,715 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Oxford directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2020-01-18
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English
- Duration 9 months