Course summary
The MA Criminology addresses contemporary issues within the study of crime, community safety and criminal justice. It will enable you to develop specialist knowledge of the current trends and historical debates surrounding crime causation, crime control and regulation in the UK and internationally. The course will offer you an exciting opportunity to study criminology at postgraduate level. A distinguishing feature of criminology at the University of Suffolk is the interplay of theory, policy and practice as the course is led and taught by professionals with crime and community safety backgrounds who apply criminological theory in the real world. By studying at the University of Suffolk, you will attain comprehensive critical knowledge of explanations of crime and responses to them. You will actively engage in critical evaluation of the many theoretical, policy and organisational drivers shaping and informing responses to crime. You will also have the opportunity to undertake detailed thinking about theoretical and policy issues relevant to your areas of interest and apply different methods and approaches to investigate them further. This course is designed to enable progression in research, policy and practice roles within the crime and justice field. You will study and discuss issues pertaining to criminology in a dynamic, progressive environment and be encouraged to think beyond the obvious.
Modules
Please see our website for module information.
Entry requirements
A 2:2 minimum classification or equivalent from undergraduate degree in a relevant subject. Students with relevant experience will be considered. A social science subject is advantageous but not necessary.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | IELTS 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.5 in each component) is required in addition to GCSE English Language where English is not the students' first language. |
TOEFL (Internet-Based Test): minimum overall score of 100, with 25 in Writing and 22 in all other sub categories Cambridge Proficiency: minimum grade of C Pearson English: minimum overall score of 66, with 66 in Writing and 59 in all other sub categories. The School will also refer applicants who meet the necessary entry requirements to the University's pre-sessional English language courses.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9090 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9090 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9090 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9090 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9090 | Year 1 |
| EU | £14625 | Year 1 |
| International | £14625 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £14625 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Suffolk
Waterfront Building
Neptune Quay
Ipswich
IP4 1QJ