Program Overview
The Criminology and Social Research Methods at London South Bank University is a MSc programme in Social Sciences over 12 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 social sciences. 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 Social Research Methods 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,100 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Criminology and Social Research Methods programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Criminological theory
- Crime, harm and victimisation
- Responding to crime: justice, social control and punishment
- Criminological research in practice
- Methods for social research and evaluation: philosophy, design and data collection
- Data analytic techniques for social scientists
- Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You should have a second class honours: 2:2 Bachelor degree equivalent to UK Second Class Honours Lower Division\xc2\xa0or above in a related subject area.
Applicants with extensive related work experience will also be considered and are encouraged to apply. In these cases, applicants will be interviewed by the Course Director. In so doing we will be able to assess applicants in terms of their academic and professional suitability.
We welcome equivalent qualifications from around the world.\xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,100 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 7,100 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact London South Bank University 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.
About London South Bank University
London South Bank University
London, United Kingdom
London South Bank University (LSBU) is a public university in Elephant and Castle, London. It is based in the London Borough of Southwark, near the South Bank of the River Thames, from which it...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months