January 2027
1 year
London
Tuition Fee
£11,000 per year (UK home)
Full-time, Part-time
The tuition fee for UK home students is £11,000 per year for full-time study. Part-time study is charged at £1,225 per 20-credit module. The university reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. More information on the latest fee can be found on the institution website.
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At least a lower second class honours degree in a relevant discipline such as criminology, or social and behavioural sciences. Applications are also welcome from those who have experience in criminal justice or possess relevant professional qualifications.
Please contact our admissions team for specific English language requirements for this program.
The course prepares you for roles in the Metropolitan Police, Probation Service, Foreign Office, Prison Service, and research positions. Past graduates have become detective constables, fraud officers, and criminal lawyers.
Assessment methods include essays, projects, examinations, and a 12,000 to 15,000-word dissertation completed over the summer.
The institution provides comprehensive support to help students develop their professional skills and enhance their employability prospects within the criminal justice sector.
While the course focuses on academic and research skills, students benefit from guest visits by industry professionals and practitioners from agencies like the National Crime Agency.
The course combines theoretical and applied perspectives, offering a negotiated element in modules and access to visiting professors and experts in the field.
Yes, you will develop practical research skills, including quantitative methods using SPSS, and learn to design and conduct social research in real-world contexts.
The learning experience involves lectures, seminars, and workshops, with opportunities to engage with practitioners and academics actively involved in current criminological research.
Prospective students should note that the course requires a relevant undergraduate degree and involves a significant independent dissertation project.
