Course summary
Probe public perceptions, unpack theories and prepare to fight injustice with a degree designed to go beyond what you might expect from a criminology course. Challenging current systems and viewing the world through a critical lens are at the heart of this course. You’ll learn from researchers looking at policing, youth justice, radicalisation, and more. This expertise fuels our teaching and means we can offer a diverse range of optional modules. You might have already studied criminology and want to take your knowledge up a notch. Perhaps you work in criminal justice and want to extend your skills. Even if you’ve never studied the subject before, this course is perfect for people curious about crime and uncovering creative solutions to making the world safer. With employability at the heart of the course, it draws on well-established links with organisations including Thames Valley Police, the Probation Service, victim support and young offenders charities. Thanks to our connections, you’ll be able to forge links for future opportunities with these organisations.
Assessment method
Assessment is conducted through a variety of assignments linked to the expected learning outcomes. Accessibility and inclusion is fundamental to our MSc Criminology, which means that there are alternative assessments such as presentations and video essays, empowering you to showcase your skills and knowledge beyond traditional essay-writing and exams. You will be assessed with the following methods:
- presentations
- video essays
- projects
- policy reports
- essays
- written dissertation.
How to apply
International applicants
An IELTS minimum score of 6.5 (with 6.0 in reading and writing) is required. Please also see the University's standard English language requirements.
Entry requirements
Students will normally be required to have (or to be expecting) a good honours degree, or an equivalent degree awarded by a university outside the United Kingdom. The degree should be a relevant social sciences or humanities undergraduate, but other degrees will be considered so long as they relate to Criminology in the personal statement. We welcome applications from both non-Criminology graduates and work experience-based candidates. Students new to the academic study of criminology will be advised to read a number of recommended texts by way of induction before they begin the course. Students are also encouraged to attend the induction sessions provided in the week prior to the beginning of the course. Applicants with career-based experience in criminal justice or related fields will also be considered, without an undergraduate degree. Please also see the University's general entry requirements.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8800 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8800 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8800 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8800 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16750 | Year 1 |
| International | £16750 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year, your fees will increase each year.
The following factors will be taken into account by the University when it is setting the annual fees: inflationary measures such as the retail price indices, projected increases in University costs, changes in the level of funding received from Government sources, admissions statistics and access considerations including the availability of student support.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP