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Criminology and Criminal Justice

Keele University
Tuition GBP 13,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MA
Duration 12 months
Deadline 2030-06-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Keele, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Criminology and Criminal Justice at Keele University is a MA programme in Humanities 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 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: GBP 13,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Keele, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Criminology and Criminal Justice programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Contemporary Criminology: Theory and Practice
  2. Researching Crime and Criminal Justice
  3. Contemporary Challenges in Criminal Justice
  4. Advanced Topics in Criminology and Criminal Justice.
  5. Alternatively, Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice
  6. and many more

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Lower Second Class

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Lower Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour 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).

Applicants should have an honours degree at 2:2 class or higher (or international equivalent) in one of the humanities or social sciences subjects (e.g. law, criminal justice, criminology, sociology, history, political science).\xc2\xa0However, applicants with other qualifications and appropriate experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 13,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 13,350 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,100 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Keele 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 Keele University

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Keele, United Kingdom

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2030-06-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-25
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months