Bangor University

MA Criminology and Law

Bangor University

Course overview

The MA Criminology and Law at Bangor University provides postgraduate-level knowledge and skills in the connection of criminology and law. The programme builds on previous criminological or legal studies to offer specialist training in criminal justice and legal research. Students explore modules such as Key Issues in Criminology, Youth Crime, Vulnerability and Abuse, Global Crime, Public International Law, International Criminal Law, and a compulsory dissertation.

In the MA Criminology and Law from Bangor University, half of the modules taught will be law-based and taught in the Law School, and half will be criminology-based and taught in the School of Social Sciences. Students learn through lectures, seminars, and tutorials, and assessments are done through essays, assignments, and presentations. After coursework, students write a 20,000-word dissertation on a criminology-related topic of their choice.

Entry requirements

All applicants are judged on their individual merits. Candidates are required to submit a personal statement explaining their motivation for applying for the course and any other relevant information about their previous studies or work. An appropriate academic and/or employer reference is also required. Applicants may submit a CV to demonstrate work experience if applicable.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applications from graduates with a minimum of a second-class lower in  Criminology and Criminal Justice, of LLB (Single and Joint Honours) and related subjects such as Politics, and the Social Sciences are accepted.

  • An upper second class (or equivalent) is desirable, but applications from candidates with a lower second class degree and professional qualifications and/or appropriate experience will also be considered.

English Language Requirements:

International applicants are required to provide evidence of English language proficiency. The minimum English language requirements are:

  • IELTS score of 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component score.

  • Pearson PTE: a score of 62 (with no element lower than 58).

Scholarships

  • Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research

    20% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Heads of School Scholarship

    10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Inclusive 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

Career opportunities

Graduates of the MA Criminology and Law from Bangor University may pursue a variety of career paths. Some roles include:

  • Correctional Service Officer

  • Probation Officer

  • Police Intelligence Analyst

  • Criminal Investigator

  • Policy analyst  

Cost of study

For international students, the postgraduate fee for the MA Criminology and Law in Bangor University is £19,000 per year. Fee is subject to annual change.

Admission

You can apply directly through the University's online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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