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Global Criminology and Criminal Justice at University of Birmingham - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

Unlock new perspectives on crime and justice with our MA Global Criminology and Criminal Justice. This course challenges you to think critically about crime, deviance, and justice in a rapidly changing global world. This course empowers you with critical insights and practical skills, preparing you to lead in criminal justice and social research. You will shape policy, advance justice, and drive meaningful change in global contexts. Why study this course at the University of Birmingham? The MA Global Criminology and Criminal Justice course at Birmingham offers a unique blend of sociological, legal, and psychological approaches to criminology. You will engage with topical debates on crime control, human rights, and social justice, whilst exploring the relationship between power and criminal justice systems. You will graduate feeling prepared to be a leader in addressing the complexities of global crime challenges.

  • Engage with a broad range of criminological theories from classical to critical perspectives.
  • Benefit from an approach that links sociological legal, and psychological insights to help make real-world impact.
  • Develop the crucial skills involved in contributing to debates on crime prevention, security, and justice on a global scale.
Career opportunities This course develops essential employability skills like critical thinking, research skills, and problem-solving, all of which are crucial for navigating crime and justice systems. Graduates will be prepared for a diverse range of careers in criminal justice, policy-making, analysis, and academia, with opportunities in both the public and private sectors. No matter your chosen field, this course ensures you gain a profound understanding of complex social phenomena, empowering you to make a significant impact.

Entry requirements

For entry onto the MA Criminology, applicants will normally have an undergraduate degree of at least a 2:1 in a relevant subjects. Applicants with a 2:2 degree classification will be considered on a case by case basis, i.e. if they have extensive related work experience. International applicants will be required to hold an IELTs of 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each band or equivalent qualification.

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Global Criminology and Criminal Justice at University of Birmingham - UCAS