Universities United Kingdom Birmingham City University Courses MA Criminology

MA Criminology
at Birmingham City University

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 16,300
Country Rank#86
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6 TOEFL: 80

Program Overview

Want to study a criminology Master’s 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:

The Certificate stage consist of three taught modules
The Diploma stage consists of six taught modules
Those proceeding to the Master's stage will be required to complete an extended research project to be determined individually
It is possible to complete your studies at any of the Certificate, Diploma or Master's 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.

Course Content

COURSE IN DEPTH

Modules

In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 160 credits):

Contemporary Criminological Thought
20 credits

Key Criminological Issues
20 credits

Research Methods
20 credits

Reimagining Crime Online: Critical Perspectives
20 credits

Prisons, Probation and Policing
20 credits

Dissertation
60 credits

In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete at least 20 credits from the following indicative list of OPTIONAL modules:

Homicide & Harm: Critical Understandings of Violence
20 credits

Understanding Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence
20 credits

Inside Out
20 credits

Green Criminology in an Age of Climate Breakdown
20 credits

Contemporary Coercions: Norms, practices, and systems of control in society
20 credits

Terrorism, Political Violence and Extremism
20 credits

All core modules are guaranteed to run. Optional modules will vary from year to year and the published list is indicative only.

Entry Requirement

Essential Requirements

Typical Offers (UK Students)
A second class degree from a UK University or international equivalent.
Exceptions will be made on a case by case basis should a student possess enough relevant professional experience.

Additional information for EU/International students

Essential

Applications from international applicants with equivalent qualifications are welcome. Please see your country page for further details on the equivalent qualifications we accept.

In additional to the academic entry requirements listed above, international and EU students will also require the qualifications detailed in this table.

English language requirements 2020/21

IELTS

6.0 overall with 5.5 minimum in all bands

If you do not meet the required IELTS score, you may be eligible for one of our pre-sessional English courses. Please note that you must have a Secure English Language Test (SELT) to study on the pre-sessional English course. .

Fees & Scholarships
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study. The University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study in line with increases in inflation (capped at 5%) or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament. View fees for continuing students.

Award: MA Starting: Sep 2022
Full Time 1 year £16,300 in 2022/23
Career Prospect
Enhancing employability

The teaching team draws on the combined with the expertise of members of the Centre for Applied Criminology, who will give you cutting-edge criminological knowledge from their impactful and high-profile research, as well as giving you excellent access to experienced practitioners and Criminal Justice System organisations.

The Reflective Practice module centres on work or volunteering experience to further develop your professional skillset.

The access provided to professionals, the presence of practitioners among fellow students and the capacity to reflect upon relevant volunteering or work experience within the structure of the course means that the course provides excellent opportunities for building contacts and networking, as well as developing opportunities for employment.

Previous students have included academic criminologists teaching in a range of UK institutions, prison governors and senior prison officers, police personnel, including officers and civilian analysts, probation personnel, magistrates,; media commentators and a television producer, and employees of charities and bodies including NACRO, the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) and the New Bridge.

The programme does not offer a formal placement.

The course team can assist you in finding volunteering experience and has substantial experience of doing so at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The Research Proposal and Extended Project module permits you to undertake research and writing relating to your current work or voluntary experience.

The School of Social Sciences has relationships with a number of criminal justice agencies and non-government organisations, including the local Community Safety Partnership, HMP Grendon and the Howard League.

Cost Of Studying At Birmingham City University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MA Criminology at Birmingham City University