MSc Applied Social Sciences: Globalisation and Crime at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

A fully online, multi-disciplinary master's drawing on psychology, sociology, criminology and politics to examine globalisation and crime. It is enrolled and supported through UHI Perth and can be studied from anywhere in the world, full-time or part-time.

Duration: Full-time: 1.5 years; part-time (structured): 3 years; part-time (unstructured): up to 6 years | Intake: January; September | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

PgCert: research methods and techniques; globalisation, work and society; transnational crime. PgDip: applied research project (which may involve a work placement); forensic and criminal psychology; politics of the developing world. MSc: a dissertation.

Career pathways

Adult guidance and community work, border force, charity work, criminal justice agencies, cybercrime, housing, local government, police, political risk analysis, prison and probation services, social research, social work, teaching, youth support; progression to PhD study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:2 honours degree or above, preferably in a social sciences or humanities subject; other qualifications or experience considered individually. Regular, reliable access to the internet and a computer is required for online study. International applicants: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no element below 6.0, or an approved equivalent test. Category 2 PVG course: PVG Scheme membership may be needed for the applied research project placement. Not available to international students needing Student Route visa sponsorship.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,820 for the whole programme (2026/27). Masters degree (6 modules + dissertation, 180 credits); students normally domiciled in Scotland (incl. EU nationals with settled/pre-settled status) Source

International applicants: GBP 11,450 for the whole programme (2026/27). Masters degree (180 credits); online from home country; EU/EEA/Swiss without settled status pay the same (scholarship reduces to 8,588) Source

Intake: January; September

Duration: Full-time: 1.5 years; part-time (structured): 3 years; part-time (unstructured): up to 6 years

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