The University of Law

MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice Online

The University of Law

Course overview

Wanting a fulfilling career that helps others? MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice Online at The University of Law is a great place to start. This course is designed for all subject backgrounds.

Haven’t previously studied a BA Criminology degree? Don’t worry, this Master's programme will quickly bring you up to date. Already studied Criminology at undergraduate level?

That’s fine too. This course will continue to challenge and develop your foundational knowledge. You may already have a clear vision for your future, or you may be developing that next step.

Either way, our teaching will help you to discover and develop your skills and ambitions. Our course enables you to gain a broad range of skills including research methods and analysis, written and verbal communication skills, problem solving, and the ability to see things differently. With a professional focus, our cutting-edge course opens career opportunities within the Criminal Justice sector and beyond.

Practical application and building experience while you study is a key part of our course.

Key highlights

  • Designed for graduates from any subject background, including non-criminology
  • Builds research methods and analysis skills
  • Develops written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills
  • Professional focus on careers in the criminal justice sector
  • Practical application and experience-building integrated throughout study
  • Delivered fully online

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — or above

Scholarships

  • Bar Practice Course (BPC) Award

    Winners of our advocacy awards and scholarships will be required to become a member of our Advocacy Committee.

  • Baroness Warsi and Sadiq Khan Full Fee Scholarship

  • Business First Scholarships

    Awards of £5,000 each are available to all postgraduate business Master’s courses.

    Up to £5,000

  • Campus Dean’s Award

    Awards of £2,000 each are available to all Legal Practice Course (LPC), LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) and Master of Laws (LLMs) courses.

    Up to £2,000

  • Career Changer Scholarship - Postgraduate

    Full Fee Scholarships and partial fee scholarships are available for our PGDL, MA Law (Conversion), MA Law (SQE1), Master of Laws (LLMs), MSc Psychology, MSc Computer Science courses.

  • Law First Scholarships

    Awards of £5,000 each are available to all Legal Practice Course (LPC) and LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) courses; Awards of £3,000 each are available to all PGDL, MA Law (Conversion), MA Law (SQE1) and Master of Laws (LLMs).

  • Lord Blunkett Widening Access Scholarship- Postgraduate

    Awards of £2,000 each are available to all postgraduate courses, excluding short courses.

    Up to £2,000

  • Science First Scholarships

    Awards of £5,000 each are available to all MSc Psychology, MSc Computer Science and MSc Criminology courses.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Amal Clooney Scholarship

Careers this course leads to

  • Probation officer
  • Police officer
  • Crime analyst
  • Youth justice worker
  • Victim support officer
  • Criminology researcher

Cost of study

UK/Home: £10,300 (online) | International: £10,300 (online)

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to The University of Law, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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