Criminology MA
University of Suffolk

Key Course Facts
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £27855 | £24571 | £28403 |
25-75 percentile range | £24239 - £33607 | £18500 - £31500 | £21984 - £37274 |
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Course Description
The MA Criminology offers an academic appreciation of the practices and theories relating to crime and the responses to it. Whether you are a recent graduate, or a professional working with young people, the MA will enable you to gain both a critical understanding of contemporary criminological theory as it relates to young people, and the tools to conduct research in this, high profile and often contentious, field.
The MA aims to meet the intellectual needs of those seeking a career in the community safety / criminal justice sector or for those interested in further study at PhD level. It addresses contemporary issues within the study of crime, community safety and criminal justice.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
English language requirements
test | Grade |
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IELTS (Academic) | 7 |
IELTS (Academic) | 7 |
A 2:2 minimum classification or equivalent from undergraduate degree in a relevant subject. Students with relevant experience will be considered. A social science subject is advantageous but not necessary.
Costs
Tuition Fees Criminology MA
England UK | £944 | |
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Northern Ireland | £944 | |
Scotland | £944 | |
Wales | £944 | |
Channel Islands | £944 | |
England UK | £1010 | |
Northern Ireland | £1010 | |
Scotland | £1010 | |
Wales | £1010 | |
Channel Islands | £1010 | |
EU | £14625 | year 1 |
International | £14625 | year 1 |
Ireland | £14625 | 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.
University Rankings
of University of Suffolk
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 8 different rankings
Positions of University of Suffolk in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Suffolk in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #38
- #48
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- Sociology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
See all 8 university rankings of University of Suffolk
About University of Suffolk
List of 79 Bachelor and Master Courses from University of Suffolk - Course Catalogue
Student composition of University of Suffolk
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Suffolk by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12245
- postgraduates:
- 265
- Total:
- 12510
Where is this programme taught



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FAQ about Criminology MA University of Suffolk
- Tuition fees for this programme are 8496 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.
- University of Suffolk achieved the highest ranking for Sociology. It is ranked #48 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Sociology). See all subject rankings for University of Suffolk.
- Criminology MA is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Suffolk.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of which makes it one of the 0% most difficult courses to enter among all Criminology students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024