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PostgraduateMaster of Philosophy

Criminology

University of Leicester
Leicester, England
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2 yearsDuration
£5,238Per Year (Intl)
£5,006Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MPhil Criminology at University of Leicester is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about upholding justice and legal frameworks. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time and part-time structure. We offer PhD and MPhil supervision in Criminology in areas compatible with the research interests of our academic staff including: - Causes of crime - Victimisation and victimology - Crime prevention and security studies - Probation, prisons and offender rehabilitation - Gender crime and violence - Hate crime and social justice - Forensic science and psychology in criminal justice - Police and policing - Security and terrorism International tuition fees are £5,238 per year, home/UK fees are £5,006 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, a 89% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Criminological Theory
Research Methods in Criminology
Victimology and Crime Prevention
Offender Rehabilitation and Penology
Gender
Crime and Violence
Policing and Social Control
Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice
Research Project in Criminology
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£5,238

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£10,476

Home Student Fee

£5,006

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

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
8%Studying
14%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
42%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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