MSc Media, Crime & Violence at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

An interdisciplinary MSc designed and delivered by experts in criminology, media and cultural studies. It builds critical understanding of theories and issues around crime, violence and the media, and applied knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods for analysing print, audio/visual and digital media texts, practices and consumption.

What you will study

Core classes are Media, Crime & Violence, The Contexts of Criminal Justice Research, Research Skills for Media & Communication, Advanced Topics in Media, Crime & Violence and a Dissertation, plus optional modules such as Strategic Communication, Digital Media Ethics, Media Analytics, International Media Law, Feminism, Gender & Violence and Contemporary Issues in Criminology.

Career pathways

Careers in national and local government, third sector or independent organisations, particularly in media and communications or policy, research and planning roles; specialist journalism skills modules can be chosen.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First-class or second-class honours degree, or international equivalent, in a social science; relevant professional experience may also be considered. International applicants whose first language is not English: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with no band below 5.5 (University of Strathclyde standard postgraduate requirement; other recognised English tests are accepted). Applicants who do not meet the academic requirements can take the Pre-Masters Preparation Course at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre (non-UK/Ireland students).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,100 a year (2026/27). Same fee for students from Scotland and from England, Wales & Northern Ireland; full-time, per academic year Source

International applicants: GBP 23,550 a year (2026/27). Full-time, per academic year Source

Intake: January

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

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