MSc Criminology at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

A problem-based MSc exploring twenty-first century criminological issues through workshops combining lectures, debates, discussions and group tasks, taught by research-active criminologists. Students can use the purpose-built Crime Suite.

Department: School of Law, Humanities and Social Sciences | Duration: 1 year, full-time (part-time route available) | Study mode: full-time, part-time route available | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Criminology Theory, Criminological Research, Global Inequality, Vulnerability and Justice, Crime, Culture and Control, and an MSc Criminology dissertation of around 15,000 words. Teaching combines distance learning and face-to-face contact.

Career pathways

Builds transferable skills for careers across sectors, with links to regional, national and global justice organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A second-class honours degree or equivalent, or an equivalent professional qualification; other qualifications with substantial experience in an appropriate field may be considered case by case. A personal statement answering set questions (suitability, interest in criminology at Plymouth, area of interest, aims) is required. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each element; evidence of qualifications, CV and a personal statement of about 250-400 words. Decisions are normally made within four weeks; references or an interview may be requested.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,600 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 18,700 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Duration: 1 year

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