Want to study a criminology Master鈥檚 in Birmingham? Our MA Criminology degree is open to graduates from all subjects.
Our MA Criminology degree is open to graduates from all subjects. Our course has been designed for both recent graduates and practitioners who wish to develop their understanding of the debates surrounding crime and the criminal justice system. It offers an exciting opportunity to study both theoretical criminology and the more applied aspects of criminology and criminal justice issues.
The course has three formal stages:
If you study full-time you will complete all these stages in one year. If you study part-time you would normally complete the diploma and masters stages over two years.
Professional Placement option
This course offers an optional 20-week Professional Placement, available to full-time students after the end of the Master鈥檚 year. The Professional Placement will allow you to evidence your professional skills, attitudes and behaviours at the point of entry to the postgraduate job market. Please note that an additional fee is payable if you choose to pursue the Professional Placement version of the course.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected September 2025
City Centre Campuses
1 Curzon Street,
Birmingham,
B4 7XG, CENTRAL ENGLAND, England
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected September 2025
City Centre Campuses
1 Curzon Street,
Birmingham,
B4 7XG, CENTRAL ENGLAND, England
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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