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PostgraduateMSc

Criminology

London Metropolitan University
Islington, England
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1 yearDuration
£20,000Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Criminology at London Metropolitan University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Islington, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Why study this course? Our Criminology MSc degree will allow you to develop an advanced knowledge of crime and offenders, as well as assess contemporary trends and concepts in criminal justice policy and community safety. You'll explore approaches to crime control within the community and penal institutions to gain the skills required to conduct research within the field of crime and criminal justice. This level of knowledge can prepare you for doctoral study or research posts within the criminal justice arena, but it's also ideal for consolidating your professional experience. International tuition fees are £20,000 per year, home/UK fees are £11,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 70% student satisfaction rating, and a 88% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Criminological Theory
Research Methods in Criminal Justice
Crime Prevention and Community Safety
Penal Institutions and Offender Management
Criminal Justice Policy and Practice
Applied Crime Analysis
Specialised Criminology Elective
Dissertation in Criminology
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£20,000

Home Student Fee

£11,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — London Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£30,000£38,000
3 years£15,000£23,000£29,500
5 years£18,500£27,000£36,000
Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

67%Working
2%Studying
12%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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International Bright Futures Scholarship

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£3,000scholarship value
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The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

London Metropolitan University · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
Competitive

The Vice Chancellor's Postgraduate (PGR) Scholarships

London Metropolitan University · Postgraduate

Full Feesscholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For postgraduate study
  • Open to your course
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About London Metropolitan University

London Metropolitan University offers Criminology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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