Criminology MSc
University of Bath
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Enhance your criminal justice knowledge and develop your criminological imagination. You’ll focus on global contemporary crime and justice-related challenges.This is a master’s degree with a strong global focus. You’ll critically analyse some of the biggest crime, deviance and criminal justice issues affecting society right now. By doing this, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by policymakers and law enforcement organisations, and the mechanisms that prevent and manage ...Read more

Enhance your criminal justice knowledge and develop your criminological imagination. You’ll focus on global contemporary crime and justice-related challenges.This is a master’s degree with a strong global focus. You’ll critically analyse some of the biggest crime, deviance and criminal justice issues affecting society right now. By doing this, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by policymakers and law enforcement organisations, and the mechanisms that prevent and manage these.Throughout the course, you’ll learn to enhance your research skills. This will allow you to assess topical issues and develop convincing arguments for change.Upon successful completion of the degree, you’ll be equipped with the skills to progress or begin your career in the criminal justice sector in the UK or further afield.You will study topics such as:international criminal justice and lawcontemporary criminological theorycriminological ethnographytechnological developments in criminal justicestate crime, human rights, and transitional justiceviolent crime

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46/279
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5th
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8th
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Amelia
19 Dec 25

The best aspect of bath uni is the real community feel. If you ever have a problem someone is always there to help, whether it be a student leader or a professor. The range of..Read more

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Fernanda
17 Oct 25

The university has remarkable facilities that appear to be brand new. The professors and staff are friendly and genuinely eager to support students in any matters they may need..Read more

Entry requirements

You should have a bachelor's honours degree or international equivalent, typically a high 2:2 or above.

To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.

We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.

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£13,650 per year

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£13,650 per year

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£13,650 per year

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£28,900 per year

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£28,900 per year

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Amelia
19 Dec 25
Criminology
The best aspect of bath uni is the real community feel. If you ever have a problem someone is always there to help, whether it be a student leader or a professor. The range of...
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Fernanda
17 Oct 25
Criminology MSc
The university has remarkable facilities that appear to be brand new. The professors and staff are friendly and genuinely eager to support students in any matters they may need...
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Claverton Down Bath Somerset BA2 7AY United Kingdom
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