Course Overview
Offered by University of Winchester, the MSc Criminal Justice and Investigation provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Does the criminal justice system and its practice spark curiosity in you? Whichever aspect of criminal justice generates that interest, you will have the opportunity to delve in to the multi-faceted world of criminal justice, with a focus on developing your professional skills and curiosity. The course will offer a range of contemporary criminal justice subject areas with a focus on the professional skills required within the criminal justice sector at a local and national level. International tuition fees are £17,450 per year, home/UK fees are £9,550 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £22,500 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| Postgraduate Requirement | Entry requirements UK International Normally a first or second-class Honours degree Normally a first or second-class Honours degree or professional experience in the area of study. This course is ideal for those with an interest in pursuing a criminal justice career in policing, probation, prison work or similar. If English is not your first language: IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in writing or equivalent Course enquiries and applications Send us a message Visit us Explore our campus a |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,450
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,550
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Winchester
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £26,500 | £31,500 |
| 3 years | £18,500 | £22,500 | £28,000 |
| 5 years | £21,000 | £27,000 | £32,500 |
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-01-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
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