MA Sociology and Criminology at University of Essex

Programme overview

MA Sociology and Criminology combines the study of crime, criminals and criminal justice with broader sociological questions within wider social contexts. It is taught at the Colchester Campus by staff in the Department of Sociology and Criminology.

Department: Sociology and Criminology | Duration: 1 year full-time | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules are Postgraduate Taught Project and Academic Skills (60 credits), Sociological Research Design, Formative Debates in Criminology and Topics in Contemporary Social Theory (20 credits each), plus a sociology option, a criminology option and a further option. Assessment is by coursework and a 10,000-word dissertation.

Career pathways

Further academic study and academic careers in the UK and overseas, plus roles in non-governmental organisations, local authorities, think tanks, government departments, charities, media production and research organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 degree or international equivalent in Humanities or Social Science. A 2:2 in any discipline is also considered, provided the degree includes at least two Humanities or Social Science modules. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 6.0 in all components; a pre-sessional English pathway is available to applicants who do not meet this.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,600 a year. Fee listed for October 2027 entry; page does not state the academic year. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,075 a year. Fee listed for October 2027 entry; page does not state the academic year. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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