PostgraduatePostgraduate Diploma

Criminology

Name: Criminology
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University of Gloucestershire

Cheltenham, England

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8 monthsDuration

£10,120Per Year (Intl)

£10,120Intl Fee

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PgDip Criminology at University of Gloucestershire is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in Cheltenham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 8-month full-time and part-time structure. Criminology is the study of crime, deviance and society – but it is so much more than that. Exploring the way we define, commit, respond to and punish crime is a vast and exciting area of work. We take a ‘real world’ approach to Criminology focusing on what happens at the current time. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Theories of Crime and Deviance

Contemporary Criminal Justice Systems

Crime Prevention and Community Safety

Research Methods in Criminology

Victims

Offenders and Criminal Behaviour

Crime

Media and Social Response

Specialised Topics in Applied Criminology

Dissertation Project

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

Entry requirements Typical Offers You should hold at least a 2.2 Bachelors Honours degree in a related subject. We will also consider social sciences degrees such as psychology, sociology, international relations, security studies and politics International students Please read the entry requirements for your country – and

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5
PTE Academic	64	—	—	—	—

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£10,120

per year

Total Course Cost (8 months)£10,120

Home Student Fee

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Start date Location Course code Fee (UK)Total fee Fee (international) Total fee Sep 2026 Oxstalls, Gloucester — £10,120 £18,490 Sep 2027 Oxstalls, Gloucester — TBC TBC International students can benefit from a range of scholarships and bursaries across many undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Find out more

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working

5%Studying

5%Work & Study

5%Seeking Work

35%Professional Jobs

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