Course Overview
Offered by University of the West of Scotland, the MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Paisley, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice degree gives you the opportunity to study both theoretical and applied criminology at an advanced level to use the knowledge, skills and understanding gained to engage critically, innovatively and independently with contemporary issues in criminal justice. Students gain a critical understanding of how key theories, concepts and empirical findings are used to create and interpret knowledge within the study of crime and criminal justice. Key issues debated include policing, crime prevention, rehabilitation and punishment. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £23,000 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | 2:2 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
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Postgraduate Tuition Fees Tuition fees for this course 2025/26 Scottish £7,500 Total cost of tuition All other UK & Republic of Ireland £11,750 Total cost of tuition Channel Island & Isle of Man £11,750 Total cost of tuition International (all other EU plus Non-EU) £15,500 Total cost of tuition Modular Tuition Fees (20-credit points) 2025-26 Scottish £1,070 per module (20 credits) All other UK & Republic of Ireland £1,680 per module (20 credits) Channel Islands & Isle of Man £1,680 per module (2
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of the West of Scotland
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £29,500 | £34,000 |
| 3 years | £17,500 | £23,000 | £29,000 |
| 5 years | £21,000 | £27,500 | £34,500 |
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💼 Employment Breakdown
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