MSc Criminology and Socio-Legal Research

at University of Essex

Our research-led teaching is continually evolving to address the latest challenges and breakthroughs in the field. The following modules are based on the current course structure and may change in response to new curriculum developments and innovation.

Year 1

• Postgraduate Taught Project and Academic Skills

• Legal Research and the English Legal System

• Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice: Law, Policy and Practice

• Sociological Research Design

• Formative Debates in Criminology

• SC504-7-AU or SC520-7-SP

• SC655-7-SP or Sociology option from list

UK entry requirements

A degree with aa overall 2:2, or international equivalent, in a Social Science, Humanities, Statistics or Maths. Your degree must also include at least two quantitative or research methods modules (this can also include the research project/dissertation).

Applications from students with a degree below a 2:2 or equivalent, or a non-social sciences degree will be considered dependent on any relevant professional or voluntary experience, previous modules studied and/or personal statement.

International & EU entry requirements

A degree with an overall grade of between 50 to 55% OR 5.3 to 5.8/10 OR 2.12 to 2.32/4 depending on the degree institution .

English language requirements

IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum component score of 6.0

Home/UK fee
£9,200 per year

International fee
£19,740 per year

This course provides excellent preparation for further academic study, and many of our postgraduates go on to successful academic careers, both in the UK and overseas.

Others have established careers in non-governmental organisations, local authorities, specialist think tanks, government departments, charities, media production, and market intelligence.