
Criminology and Law MA
Bangor UniversityBangor, United Kingdom
Course overview
The MA Criminology and Law, will provide students with postgraduate level knowledge and skills in the interdisciplinary area of criminology and law. It builds on criminological and legal skills and knowledge so as to provide specialist training in criminological, criminal justice and legal research. The programme enables students to develop an international perspective on crime, justice and law through national and cross-national approaches and case studies of other societies, and/or ‘cutting edge’ issues in contemporary criminology and law.
Students will also acquire a wide range of transferable skills.
Key highlights
- Interdisciplinary study combining criminology and law at postgraduate level
- Specialist training in criminological, criminal justice and legal research
- International perspective through cross-national approaches and case studies of other societies
- Explores cutting-edge issues in contemporary criminology and law
- Develops a wide range of transferable skills
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
- Degree: 2:1 — or above; considered case by case
Scholarships
Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research
20% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 20% of feesHeads of School Scholarship
10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.
Up to 10% of feesInclusive Bangor Scholarships
Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters (or for two years if studying part-time). This will be capped at £9,500.
Refugee Scholarship
Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships
50% discount on the published International Tuition Fee for each year of study.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Criminologist
- Criminal justice policy adviser
- Social researcher
- Probation officer
- Crime analyst
- Victim support officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,500 per year | International: £19,000 per year
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 Bangor University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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