International Criminology MA
University of Greenwich
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of International Criminology MA at University of Greenwich for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Computer Science.
This particular course
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £29821 | £26104 | £30658 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24771 - £35770 | £19342 - £34316 | £22615 - £42400 |
All Courses in the UK
Course Description
The MA International Criminology allows students to study criminology at an advanced level, including in-depth investigations from a critical perspective.
Our Master's in International Criminology is ideal if you're already working in criminal justice, crime prevention, youth offending, child protection, victim support, or forensics. The course is well-suited to anyone looking to extend their knowledge of criminology and broaden their understanding in an international context.
This course explores alternative approaches to criminology and crime, with specific learning modules covering criminological research methods, international criminal law, and international human rights law. Graduates will be well-placed for employment opportunities across a wide variety of roles in the police, probation and prison services, and the Crown Prosecution Service.
What you should know about this course
- The course is ideal for practitioners working in criminal justice, social care, crime prevention and community safety, youth offending, forensics, child protection and victim support.
- Students aim to complete the MA within 12 months (full-time) or 24 months (part-time).
- You can exit at intermediate stages with a Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma award.
- The MA course includes a dissertation, which allows you to research an area in depth.
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.
This particular course
Current jobs
All courses of University of Greenwich
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Computer Science courses of University of Greenwich
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of International Criminology MA at University of Greenwich
| 15% | Teaching Professionals |
| 15% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 15% | Caring personal services |
| 15% | Administrative occupations |
| 15% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
-
- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
-
- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in Law, or a relevant subject.
Applicants without a degree that have professional qualifications or relevant professional experience may be considered.
You can also read our admissions policy
Costs
Tuition Fees International Criminology MA
| England UK | £11000 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £11000 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £11000 | year 1 |
| Wales | £11000 | year 1 |
| EU | £17450 | year 1 |
| International | £17450 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in London
| 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.
University Rankings
of University of Greenwich
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 27 different rankings
Positions of University of Greenwich in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Greenwich in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
-
-
- #61
- #74
-
- Sociology
-
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
-
-
- #31
- #201
-
- Social Sciences
-
THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 17 January, 2025]
See all 27 university rankings of University of Greenwich
About University of Greenwich
List of 214 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Greenwich - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Greenwich
-
Total number of students enrolled at University of Greenwich by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 15845
- postgraduates:
- 5550
- Total:
- 21395
Where is this programme taught
Show on map
Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
City | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Criminology MSc | Staffordshire University | - | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £16750 | 103 | Stoke-on-Trent |
On campus
Full-time
|
|
Criminology and Sociology MA (Hons) | University of Aberdeen | 85% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £21900 £20800 | 180 | Aberdeen |
On campus
Full-time
|
|
Criminology with Forensic Psychology MSc | Middlesex University | - | - | - | £9600 £9250 | £14800 £16600 | - | London |
On campus
Full-time
|
|
Criminology MA | University of Essex | - | - | - | £10000 | £21700 | - | Colchester |
On campus
Part-time
|
|
Criminology MA | University of Suffolk | - | - | - | £8496 £9090 | £12996 £14625 | - | Ipswich |
On campus
Full-time
|
|
|
Criminology and Socio-Legal Research MSc | University of Essex | - | - | - | £10000 | £21700 | - | Colchester |
On campus
Full-time
|
|
Criminology MSc | Teesside University | - | - | - | £6100 | £14000 | - | Middlesbrough |
On campus
Full-time
|
|
|
International Criminology MA | University of Greenwich | - | - | - | £11000 | £17450 | - | London |
On campus
Part-time
|
|
Criminology MA | Kingston University | - | - | - | £9860 | £15800 | - | Kingston upon Thames |
On campus
Full-time
|
|
Applied Criminology MSc | The University of Winchester | - | - | - | £9550 | £17450 | - | Winchester |
On campus
Full-time
|
FAQ about International Criminology MA University of Greenwich
- Tuition fees for this programme are 11000 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.
- Teaching Professionals (15%), Welfare and housing associate professionals (15%), Caring personal services (15%), Administrative occupations (15%)
- 10 graduates rated the course 55. This means that 55% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- University of Greenwich achieved the highest ranking for Sociology. It is ranked #74 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Sociology). See all subject rankings for University of Greenwich.
- International Criminology MA is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Greenwich.
- It is pretty easy to get accepted based on UCAS tariff scores (lowest 2.48% 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)