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PostgraduateMA

Applied Criminal Justice and Criminology

Swansea University
Swansea, Wales
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1 yearDuration
£20,100Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MA Applied Criminal Justice and Criminology at Swansea University. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Crime, its causes, and how we should deal with it, are never far from the headlines, and expertise in this area is increasingly valued by employers in government and other sectors. Study our MA in Applied Criminal Justice and Criminology and you will gain in-depth knowledge about the causes of crime, the criminal justice system and current themes in criminological debates. Learning from experts with a wealth of academic and practical experience, you will gain a level of knowledge which will open up a range of exciting career opportunities. International tuition fees are £20,100 per year, home/UK fees are £3,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £24,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Criminological Theory and Practice
Crime and Social Policy
Criminal Justice Systems and Reform
Research Methods in Criminology
Penal Policy and Sentencing
Contemporary Crime and Victimology
Policing and Law Enforcement
Applied Criminology Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,100

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£20,100

Home Student Fee

£3,000

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 — Swansea University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,000£28,000£33,000
3 years£19,500£24,500£31,500
5 years£24,500£31,500£41,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

58%Working
19%Studying
17%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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