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PostgraduateMA

Criminology and Criminal Justice

University of Lincoln
Lincoln, England
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1 yearDuration
£17,400Per Year (Intl)
£9,600Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Lincoln, the MA Criminology and Criminal Justice provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in law. Based in Lincoln, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The MA Criminology and Criminal Justice challenges students to engage with contemporary issues faced by the criminal justice system from both a criminological and legal perspective. In the 21st Century, the means by which we respond as a society to crime and victimisation is under greater scrutiny than ever before. How we respond to cases of historic sexual abuse, the use of imprisonment as a just and effective means of punishing or rehabilitating criminals, and the challenges posed by organised crime and international terrorism, mean criminological and legal scholarship are being brought t... International tuition fees are £17,400 per year, home/UK fees are £9,600 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Criminological Theory
Contemporary Criminal Justice Systems
Evidence and Proof in Criminal Law
Organised Crime and Terrorism
Sexual Violence and Criminal Responses
Penology and Rehabilitation Policy
Research Methods in Criminology
Dissertation in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic70————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,400

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,400

Home Student Fee

£9,600

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

75%Working
10%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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