Criminology MSc
Staffordshire University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 35 graduates of Criminology MSc and other courses in Sociology at Staffordshire University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sociology.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in CAH15
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Sociology at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £24000 | £25500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £30000 | £17000 - £29000 | £19500 - £32500 |
All CAH15 courses of Staffordshire University
Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH15
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23013 | £20895 | £24759 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19989 - £26124 | £16744 - £26060 | £19145 - £30426 |
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Course Description
Criminology at Staffordshire University is a dynamic and diverse course. Through an understanding and appreciation of human rights and underpinned by cutting-edge research, you will explore the relationship between criminological theories and criminal justice policies and practices. You will be exposed to, and encouraged to discuss, explanations for crime and antisocial behaviour and how the police and courts deal with such matters.
Additionally, you will study the role of punishment in the secure estate, investigate crimes of the powerful and come to understand the role of the media.
Throughout your degree, you will be encouraged to think creatively, challenge established beliefs and develop your own research interests.
Our exciting pathways give you the option to focus on an area of Criminology that interests you. You will have the opportunity to choose to study our parent Criminology degree or to specialise in one of our exciting new pathways: Criminology with Offender Management, Criminology with Victim Support , or Criminology with Organised Crime and Terrorism.
By opting to study the MSci route, you will graduate with an Integrated Masters qualification in Criminology. You will follow the route of the BSc (Hons) Criminology pathways, but in the fourth year take Masters’ level modules, including a research project or placement in an area that has captured your interest.
Upon completion of your studies you will be awarded a MSci (Hons) Criminology, MSci (Hons) Criminology (Offender Management), MSci (Hons) Criminology (Organised Crime and Terrorism), or MSci (Hons) Criminology (Victim Support)
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Criminology MSc at Staffordshire University
| 15% | Media Professionals |
| 15% | Caring personal services |
| 15% | Legal professionals |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Administrative occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 0% | Caring personal services |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Sociology
All Sociology courses of Staffordshire University
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Others
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- 5.0
- Others for specific English Language and undergraduate awards for overseas students
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees Journalism
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees Journalism and Media Studies
Costs
Tuition Fees Criminology MSc
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £16750 | year 1 |
| International | £16750 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2026
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
M014
University Rankings
of Staffordshire University
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 18 different rankings
Positions of Staffordshire University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Staffordshire University in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #52
- #65
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- Sociology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #78
- #801
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 17 January, 2025]
See all 18 university rankings of Staffordshire University
About Staffordshire University
Established in 1970, Staffordshire University offers students the opportunity to become a part of the diverse and lively city of Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands. This university provides a rich experience in a variety of disciplines, including state-of-the art Specialist Technical Facilities, such as their Motion Capture suites for Biomechanics students, or the Simulation Hospital Wards for those in the Medical programme. International learners can also benefit from language support offered by the university’s designated teams, ensuring both a strong academic and social start.
List of 155 Bachelor and Master Courses from Staffordshire University - Course Catalogue
Student composition of Staffordshire University
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Total number of students enrolled at Staffordshire University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12255
- postgraduates:
- 1340
- Total:
- 13595
Where is this programme taught
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Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Criminology MSc | Staffordshire University | - | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £16750 | 103 | Stoke-on-Trent |
On campus
Full-time
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Criminology and Sociology MA (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | 85% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £20800 | 180 | Aberdeen |
On campus
Full-time
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Criminology and Socio-Legal Research MSc | University of Essex | - | - | - | £10000 | £21700 | - | Colchester |
On campus
Full-time
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Criminology with Forensic Psychology MA | Kingston University | - | - | - | £5423 | £8690 | - | Kingston upon Thames |
On campus
Part-time
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Criminology and Criminal Justice MA | Wrexham Glyndwr University | - | - | - | £3975 | £3975 | - | Wrexham |
online
Part-time
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Criminology MSc | London Metropolitan University | - | - | - | £1170 | £2020 | - | London |
On campus
Part-time
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Criminology and Psychopathology MSc | London Metropolitan University | - | - | - | £10500 | £18150 | - | London |
On campus
Full-time
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Criminology and Social Research MA | The University of York | - | - | - | £5295 | £11950 | - | York |
On campus
Part-time
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MSoc Criminology (integrated masters) including placement year Msoc | University of Essex | - | - | - | £9250 | £19500 | - | Colchester |
On campus
Full-time
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Criminology and Evidence-Based Policing MSc | University of Huddersfield | - | - | - | £6900 | £17600 | - | Huddersfield |
On campus
Part-time
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FAQ about Criminology MSc Staffordshire University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £25000 15 months after graduation, £24000 3 years after graduation and £25500 after graduation.
- Media Professionals (15%), Caring personal services (15%), Legal professionals (15%), Sales occupations (10%)
- Staffordshire University achieved the highest ranking for Sociology. It is ranked #65 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Sociology). See all subject rankings for Staffordshire University.
- Criminology MSc is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Staffordshire University.
- It is pretty easy to get accepted based on UCAS tariff scores (lowest 8.32% Percentile among all Criminology students in the UK). Other criteria may have been valued for acceptance apart from UCAS tariff scores.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 17 January, 2025
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)