MSc Criminology, Justice & Global Society at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

The MSc, previously called Criminology & Criminal Justice, examines the harms and conflicts that societies criminalise and penalise, and the impacts of criminalisation and punishment, considering alternative responses that could contribute to fairer and safer societies.

Faculty: College of Social Sciences | Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time | Intake: September | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Three core courses (Criminal Justice and Injustice in Global Context, Criminological Theory in Context, PGT Research Design in Practice), three options (e.g. Crime, Control and the Global City, Rethinking Justice, Understanding Gender-Based Violence, Violence, Victimisation and Social Harm) and a dissertation. Collaborative opportunities include Scotland's Violence Reduction Unit and British Transport Police.

Career pathways

Careers in the police, prison service, social work, the public sector, law, and third and non-profit sectors, with a foundation for PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject; 2.2 Hons or non-UK equivalent may sometimes be accepted, and work experience may be considered in lieu of lower grades (include a CV). Applicants below a 2:1 must upload a personal statement. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0 (other accepted tests listed by the University; IELTS General Training not accepted). International students below the required academic level can consider pre-Masters courses at Glasgow International College. International and EU applicants apply in rounds for September 2027 entry (Round 1: 1 October to 5 November 2026; final Round 6: 14 May to 8 July 2027); UK applicants: 24 August 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,481 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee (Home and rUK) Source

International applicants: GBP 27,390 a year (2027/28). Full-time tuition fee (International and EU) Source

Intake: September

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

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