University of Roehampton (London)
University of Roehampton (London)

University of Roehampton (London)

Grove House, Roehampton Lane, London, SW15 5PJ, UK. London, United Kingdom Visit web page

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Study detals

: Master's degree : MA (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice : Full time : 12 Month

Requirements

Entry requirements

Roehampton English Language Test

  • Postgraduate degrees - mapped to IELTs scores

TOEFL IBT

  • Postgraduate degrees - 89 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening and writing, 18 in reading and 20 in speaking

IELTS Academic

     ·         Postgraduate degrees – 6.5 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each component


Cambridge Advanced Certificate

  • Postgraduate degrees - 176 overall with a minimum 162 in each component (some schools require a minimum of 169 in each)


Cambridge Proficiency Certificate

  • Postgraduate degrees - 176 overall with a minimum 162 in each component (some schools require a minimum of 169 in each)

All applicants that require a Tier 4 visa must also meet the minimum English Language requirements before we can issue a Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS) that is needed to apply for a Tier 4 visa. 

Academic requirements

Along with a complete application, EU and international applicants are required to submit various supporting documents. These include:

  •  Academic qualifications (certificate and transcript)
  • Valid English language qualification
  • Personal statement
  • Two references

Speciality

There aren’t any pathways available

Additional information

Degree Overview

The University of Roehampton's MA Criminology and Criminal Justice will help you gain the skills required to explore and develop your research and your employability. The course content draws on a diverse range of Social Science disciplines such as criminology, law and socio-legal studies, psychology, sociology and human rights. Our programme comprises five core modules - including a dissertation - and a number of optional modules based on the research specialisms of our high profile academic staff. This dynamic and outward-looking syllabus encourages fresh thinking in the study of crime and justice. Our range of exciting new optional modules will enable you to specialise in key criminological topics such as migration, online harm, environmental justice and genocide.

Study Reasons

  • You will be equipped with the knowledge, competencies and skills to prepare you for further study at PhD level. The programme's practice-focused approach also equips students with the knowledge and skills required for a range of employment options within criminal justice and beyond.
  • You will gain a strong foundation of knowledge and be introduced to criminology within its historical and cultural context. You will also examine a range of contemporary issues such as global crime networks, mass incarceration, policing, organised crime and counter-terrorism.
  • You can study flexibly with the option to take stand-alone qualification (PGCert / PGDip) or complete the full MA
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