University of Suffolk
Criminology MA
University of Suffolk

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £27855 £24571 £28403
25-75 percentile range £24239 - £33607 £18500 - £31500 £21984 - £37274

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
IELTS (Academic) 7
IELTS (Academic) 7
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Criminology, MA, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

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
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

#98
University Guru Meta Ranking
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

    • #38 
    • #48 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

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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.

  • 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.