University of Huddersfield
Criminology and International Security MSc
University of Huddersfield

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 50 graduates of Criminology and International Security MSc and other courses in Chemistry at University of Huddersfield for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Chemistry.

Overall student satisfaction
88 /100
50 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Chemistry

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Chemistry 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 £24500 £21500 £25500
25-75 percentile range £22000 - £28000 £16000 - £25500 £18000 - £30500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Chemistry

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £26087 £25084 £30411
25-75 percentile range £23037 - £30143 £20483 - £31674 £24333 - £37866

Course Description

This course aims to provide you with the theoretical and practical understanding necessary to respond to key security challenges that characterise the 21st century. It draws upon theoretical and empirical insights from within criminology to guide you through an in-depth exploration of key global security threats including cross-border crime, cybercrime and terrorism.

  • This course is highly focused on the practical policy response to key contemporary security threats.
  • Informed by cutting edge theoretical and empirical debates from within the discipline, and draws on research produced by academic staff within the division of criminology, politics and sociology at Huddersfield.
  • It seeks to provide a broad overview of the security environment and the policy responses employed to manage it.
  • It embeds evaluation and research skills in its teaching to produce graduates who can easily transition into practical security roles.

This course will be of interest to those working in, or aspiring to work in, security policy, research, academia, policing, and private sector consultancy.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Criminology and International Security MSc at University of Huddersfield

20% Business and public service associate professionals
20% Caring personal services
5% Administrative occupations
5% Welfare and housing associate professionals
5% Teaching Professionals
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
5% Protective service occupations
5% Sales occupations
5%
5% Business and public service associate professionals

Grading & Study Time

Assessment strategies on the course aim to support learning and to measure achievement. Assessment methods are described in each module specification and module guide. All learning outcomes in a module are assessed and the mode of assessment is specified for each outcome. Assessment is a combination of coursework, presentation, case-based analysis, projects and examination. The nature of the assessment varies from module to module, and mirrors the modes of communication expected of post-graduate academics and professionals in this field: verbal presentation, report-writing and debate, and case analysis. This includes your analysis and interpretation of data and production of products, reports or presentations to best communicate these to professional, practice or academic audiences. In particular, they are also designed to enable you to tailor them to your particular areas of interest or practice, supporting you to ensure the course assists you individually in your career development.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Chemistry

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Criminology and International Security, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

**Entry requirements for this course are normally: **

* An honours degree (2:2 or above) in a related subject. Applications are reviewed on merit and you may be invited for an interview.

Costs

Tuition Fees Criminology and International Security MSc

England UK £6900 year 1
Northern Ireland £6900 year 1
Scotland £6900 year 1
Wales £6900 year 1
Channel Islands £6900 year 1
Ireland £6900 year 1
EU £17600 year 1
International £17600 year 1

Additional fee information

Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X).

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.

University Rankings

Positions of University of Huddersfield in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Huddersfield in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #42 
    • #301 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #55 
    • #68 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #36 
    • #301 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

See all 28 university rankings of University of Huddersfield

About University of Huddersfield

The University of Huddersfield is a research university which is maintained through public funding, based in Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, England. The university’s main campus, known as Queensgate, is located within just five minute’s walking distance of Huddersfield city centre. In addition, there are two other campuses used for distinct functions, the Oldham campus and the Barnsley campus.

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Student composition of University of Huddersfield

undergraduates:
11075
postgraduates:
3010
Total:
14085
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