MSc Criminology and Criminal Justice Policy at London School of Economics and Political Science

Programme overview

Transform the future of criminal justice. How can we explain a significant drop in crime in Western nations in recent decades? Does reduced spending on the police result in greater crime?

Department: Department of Social Policy | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Intake: 27 September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory and core courses include Crime, Justice and Social Policy, Understanding Policy Research, Criminal Justice Policy - Long Essay.

Career pathways

On graduation, most students move into careers in the criminal justice professions, academic or policy research in criminology and criminal justice, and policy work in governments or charities. This data is drawn from the latest 2023/24 Graduate Outcomes Survey, conducted by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).

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Entry requirements

Upper second class honours (2:1) degree or equivalent in social science or law, or a degree in another field with relevant practitioner experience. English language requirement: Higher (IELTS 7.0 overall with 7.0 in reading and 6.5 in listening, writing and speaking).

Domestic applicants: GBP 20,650 for the whole programme (2027/28) Source

International applicants: GBP 32,350 for the whole programme (2027/28) Source

Intake: 27 September 2027

Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.lse.ac.uk/study-at-lse/Graduate/Prospective-students/How-to-Apply

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