Swansea,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MA Applied Criminal Justice and Criminology in Swansea United Kingdom | Swansea University
Swansea University
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Swansea United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
18,250
(c. USD24,421.24)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Criminal activity, its underlying factors, and effective responses consistently dominate public discourse, making expertise in this field highly sought-after by employers across government and various industries. Our MA in Applied Criminal Justice and Criminology provides comprehensive insights into crime origins, the justice system, and contemporary criminological discussions. Taught by seasoned professionals with both academic and practical backgrounds, you'll acquire expertise that unlocks diverse career prospects.
This Applied Criminal Justice and Criminology MA equips you with knowledge applicable to multiple professional paths, including:
Public sector - government roles, civil service positions, political and policy advisory work
Private sector - opportunities in international, national, or local enterprises
Non-governmental organizations
Academic research and teaching
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Students will discover how the criminal justice system operates in practice, learn key theories, examine relevant research in criminal justice and criminology, and explore cutting edge themes in criminological debates.
Ideally you will hold a 2:1 undergraduate degree, or equivalent, in Criminology or a cognate discipline i.e. Law, Psychology, Sociology, Politics or Social Policy. Candidates with a 2:2 or with relevant professional work experience may also be considered.
If English is not your first language, you will need an acceptable pass in an approved English language qualification. We consider a wide range of qualifications, including the Swansea University English Test, the British Council IELTS test (with a score of at least 6.5 and 6.0 in each component) and TOEFL (with a score of at least 88 and at least Listening: 21, Reading: 22, Speaking: 23, Writing: 21).
Ideally you will hold a 2:1 undergraduate degree, or equivalent, in Criminology or a cognate discipline i.e. Law, Psychology, Sociology, Politics or Social Policy. Candidates with a 2:2 or with relevant professional work experience may also be considered.
If English is not your first language, you will need an acceptable pass in an approved English language qualification. We consider a wide range of qualifications, including the Swansea University English Test, the British Council IELTS test (with a score of at least 6.5 and 6.0 in each component) and TOEFL (with a score of at least 88 and at least Listening: 21, Reading: 22, Speaking: 23, Writing: 21).
Tuition
GBP
18,250