Enhance your criminal justice knowledge and develop your criminological imagination. You’ll focus on global contemporary crime and justice-related challenges.
This is a master’s degree with a strong global focus. You’ll critically analyse some of the biggest crime, deviance and criminal justice issues affecting society right now. By doing this, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by policymakers and law enforcement organisations, and the mechanisms that prevent and manage these.
Throughout the course, you’ll learn to enhance your research skills. This will allow you to assess topical issues and develop convincing arguments for change.
Upon successful completion of the degree, you’ll be equipped with the skills to progress or begin your career in the criminal justice sector in the UK or further afield.
You will study topics such as:
This course is suited to both recent graduates of undergraduate criminology degrees and people with social science or humanities undergraduate degrees.
The consultancy project is a practical alternative to a dissertation. It’s your chance to work on a project with an external organisation, using the skills and knowledge you’ll gain during your studies.
As part of a group, you’ll conduct appropriate research, analyse data (if necessary) and share your solution as a written report and presentation.
You will benefit from our well-established business connections across the sports industry, both in the UK and overseas.
Consultancy project numbers are limited each year. You’ll apply for a suitable project with one of our external partners and will receive support from us during this process. If a suitable project can’t be secured, you will complete a dissertation instead.
Through a mixture of field trips and guest speakers, you’ll gain important first-hand insights into how criminal justice agencies function, how criminal justice policy is created, and how modern challenges are being addressed.
This new master’s course builds on our proven record in this subject to further utilise the expertise and knowledge of our teaching staff.
You will leave the course with:
This course will prepare you for a variety of roles with organisations in the following areas:
Before you apply for a course, please check the website for the most recently published course detail. If you apply to the University of Bath, you will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.
We understand that you will want to know more about the shape of the academic year. We work hard and plan for different scenarios, to be able to welcome you to the University of Bath at the start of each semester.
This course lasts 1 year. It starts in September 2025 and ends in 2026. Welcome week starts on 22 September 2025.
Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.
You'll choose one optional unit
10 credits
10 credits
10 credits
10 credits
10 credits
You'll choose one optional unit
10 credits
10 credits
10 credits
10 credits
10 credits
You’ll complete a dissertation or consultancy project.
30 credits
30 credits
You’ll be taught and assessed by a variety of methods and it will vary between units. These methods are designed to promote in-depth learning and understanding of the subject.
These lists are to give you an idea of some, but not all, of the learning and assessment methods used on this course. They are not exhaustive lists and methods are subject to change.
You are expected to spend approximately 35-40 hours per week studying, with around 6-8 hours of this being structured classes.
This will be made up of a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials, and workshops, as well as online resources. You will work as an individual and as part of small groups.
You will experience a balance of different forms of assessment designed to support your professional development. This will include, essays, examinations, reflective assessments, set exercises, and a dissertation.
We can make reasonable adjustments to assessment procedures for students with disabilities. Read our Disability Service’s pages for information.
As well as being recognised as a higher academic qualification, a number of our degrees are also accredited by professional bodies in the United Kingdom. An accredited degree may entitle you to work in a specific profession within the UK, and abroad (where there are reciprocating arrangements with professional bodies in other countries).
The requirements to practise a profession vary from country to country. If you wish to practise your profession outside the United Kingdom, you are advised to confirm that the UK professional qualification you seek is valid in the country in which you are intending to work.
‘Who commits crime? Why? Who is affected by crime? Our programme is really trying to understand how it links to the social world more broadly.’
You should have a bachelor's honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:1 or above.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
If your first language is not English but within the last 2 years you completed your degree in the UK you may be exempt form our English language requirements.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of Upper Second Class (60% or 3.25 on a 4-point scale).
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor Honours degree or Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least B+/B or 6 on a 9-point scale.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a University Bachelor degree (Ptychio) or Diploma with a final overall score of at least 6.5 out of 10.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a four-year Bachelor degree from a recognised university, or a Master's degree following a three-year or four-year Bachelor degree, with a final overall result of at least 65% or 3.25 out of 4.0.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor degree or Doctoraal with a final overall result of at least 7 out of 10.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division).
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Baccalaureus/Baccalaurea (Bachelor degree) with a final overall result of at least 9 out of 10.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelorgrad (Bachelor degree), Candidatus/a Magisterii, Sivilingeniør or Siviløkonom with a final overall result of at least B.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Licencjat or Inżynier (Bachelor degree) with a final overall result of at least 4.5 on a 5-point scale.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Licenciado with a final overall result of at least 15 out of 20.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a strong Bachelor (Honours) degree when studied at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore Institute of Technology or Singapore University of Social Sciences with a final overall result of at least Second Class (Upper) Honours, or a strong Bachelor degree when studied at Singapore Management University (SMU) or Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). Typically, we require a final overall result of at least Second Class (Upper) Honours, 60% or B, however we ask that you upload a copy of the grading scale used by your institution, along with your transcript, when you submit your application due to the range of grading scales used by different institutions.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Diplomă de Licență (Bachelor degree), Diplomă de Inginer or Diplomă de Urbanist Diplomat with a final overall result of at least 8 out of 10.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Diplom Bakalavra (Bachelor degree) or Specialist Diploma with an overall final result of at least 4 out of 5 (khorosho/good).
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least 3.5 on a 5-point scale or 3.0 on a 4-point scale.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Diploma o pridobljeni univerzitetni izobrazbi (University Degree), Diplomant or Univerzitetni diplomant with a final overall result of at least 8 out of 10 (prav dobro/very good).
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor Honours degree, Professional Bachelor degree or Baccalaureus Technologiae (Bachelor of Technology) with a final overall result of at least Second Class (Division One) or 70%.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor degree (Haksa) with a final overall result of at least 3.0 out of 4.3 or 3.5 out of 4.5.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor Degree (Licence/Al-ijâza) with a final overall result of at least 70-80% depending on the institution attended.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Título Universitario Oficial de Licenciado en (subject area) (Licenciatura), Título Universitario Oficial de Graduado en (subject area) (Grado), Título de Ingeniero or Título de Arquitecto with a final overall result of at least 7 out of 10 (Notable/Very Good).
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Kandidatexamen (Bachelor Degree) or Yrkesexamen (Professional Bachelor degree) with a final overall result of at least Grade B. Please contact us if your institution uses a different grading scale.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor Degree (Baccalauréat Universitaire) with a final overall result of at least 5 out of 6.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least 75%.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least Upper Second (Very Good, B+ or GPA 3.5 on a 5-point scale).
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least CGPA 3.0.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Licence, Maîtrise, Diplôme National d'Ingénieur, Diplôme National d'Architecture with a final overall result of at least 14 out of 20 (Bien).
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least 3 out of 4, 80% or B.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Lisans Diplomasi (Bachelor degree) or Mühendis Diplomasi with a final overall score of at least GPA 2.8-3.0 on a 4-point scale, depending on the institution you have attended.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least Class II Upper or GPA 4.0 on a 5-point scale.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor degree (awarded after 2007) or Specialist Diploma with a final result of at least 80% or 3.5 on a 4-point scale. Please contact us if your institution uses a different grading scale.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have an Honors Bachelor degree or Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least CGPA 3.0 on a 4-point scale.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor degree (Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Đại Học/Bằng Cử Nhân) of at least four years or a Masters (Thạc sĩ) from a recognised degree-awarding institution with a final overall result of at least 7.0 on a 10-point scale.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor Honours degree with a final overall result of at least Upper Second Division (65%).
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Master’s degree from a recognised degree-awarding institution with a final overall result of at least 80%.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor degree (Honours) with a final overall result of Second Class (Division 1) Honours or 3.0 out of 4.0.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have an Alapfokozt (Bachelor degree) or Egyetemi Oklevél (University Diploma) with an overall final result of 4 out of 5.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Baccalaureus or Candidatus/a with an overall final result of at least 7.25 on a 10-point scale.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
Typically, you should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least First Class. However, due to the number of different grading scales in use, we ask that you upload a copy of the grading scale used by your institution, along with your transcript, when you submit your application.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
If you have graduated within the last 5 years from an Indian university where the medium of instruction is English and have achieved the required level of English in your Indian 12th Standard examinations, we may be able to assess your English. More information can be found here.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor degree (Sarjana I) with a final overall result of at least 3.0 out of 4.0.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor's degree or Professional Doctorate with a final overall result of at least 14 out of 20 when studied at a state university and 15 out of 20 when studied at a private university.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Honours Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least Second Class Honours (Grade I).
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least 80%.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Laurea, Laurea in Ingegneria / Architettura, Diploma Accademico di Primo Livello, Diploma di Mediatore Linguistico or Licenza di Academia di Belle Arti with a final result of at least 102 out of 110.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least Second Class (Upper).
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division).
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor degree (Gakushi) with a final overall result of at least 3.0 out of 4.0 (B).
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of Very Good or GPA 3.0 on a 4-point scale.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bakalavr (Bachelor degree) or Specialist Diploma with a final overall result of at least 4.3 on a 5-point scale or 3.2 on a 4-point scale.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor degree (البكالوريوس) with a final overall result of 3.2 on a 4-point scale.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bakalauro Diplomas or Profesinis Bakalauras with an overall final result of at least 8 out of 10.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Master's degree with a final overall result of at least 70%.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least Second Class (Division 1).
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Título de Licenciado or Título (Profesional) de [subject area] with a final overall result of least 8 out of 10.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor Honours degree with a final result of at least Second Class (Upper Division) or a Bachelor degree with a final result of Distinction or higher.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
We welcome applications from graduates from all countries so if you can't see your country in the list, please contact our admissions team for advice about your specific entry requirements.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Diplomë Bachelor or a Master i Shkencave with a final overall result of at least 8 out of 10. Please contact us if your institution uses a different grading scale.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Licence, Diplôme in any specialised professional field, Diplôme d'Ingênieur, Diplôme d'Architecte d'État or Diplôme d'Etudes Supérieures with a final overall score of at least 14 out of 20.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor degree or Fachhochschuldiplom/Diplom (FH) with a final result of at least Gut.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelier, Licencié or Licentiaat and other two cycle diplomas with a final overall score of at least 16 out of 20.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Licenciado or Titulo de [subject area] with a final overall result of at least 75%.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor degree (awarded from 2022 onwards) or a Master’s degree from a prestigious institution with a final overall score of 1.75 on a 5-point scale (where 1 is the highest mark) or 3.0 out of 4.0.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a four-year Bachelor degree (Special or Honours) or a Bachelor degree (Professional) with a final overall result of at least 60%.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Titulo de Bacharel, Titulo de [subject area] or Licenciado/a with a final overall result of at least 7.5 out of 10.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a four-year Bachelor degree with a final overall score of at least 75-80% depending on the institution attended.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least 5 out of 6.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor degree (Honours) or Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least CGPA 3.0 on a 4-point scale (B or 70%). Please contact us if your institution uses a different grading scale.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Grado de Licenciado with a final overall result of at least 5.5 on a 7-point scale.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Licenciado en, Titulo de, Profesional en, Maestro en or Diploma de [subject area] with a final overall result of at least 3.8.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Baccalaureus or Baccalaurea with a final overall result of at least 4 out of 5.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor degree (Ptychio) with a final overall result of at least 6.5 out of 10.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Master's degree (following a 3 or 4 year Bachelor degree) with a final overall grade of at least 3.2 out of 4.0 (65% or B+).
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bakalár (Bachelor degree) with a final overall score of 1.5 on a 1-4 scale or Grade B. Please contact us if your institution uses a different grading scale.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Kandidaatti / Kandidat (University Bachelor Degree), (Professional Title) (AMK/YH) (Bachelor degree from a University of Applied Sciences), Arkkitehti / Arktitekt / Diplomi-insööri / Diplomingenör / Proviisori / Provisor with a final overall result of at least 3.5 on a 5-point scale.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor degree, Candidatus Philosophiae, Diplomingeniør (Engineer), Professionsbachelor (Professional Bachelor degree) or Korrespondenteksamen with a final overall result of at least 7 out of 10.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor degree from a university with a final overall result of at least 75% (Very Good) or 3.0 on a 4-point scale.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bakalaurusekraad (Bachelor degree), Diplomeeritud spetsialisti ülikoolidiplom/Kraadita Diploma (University Specialist's Diploma) or Rakenduskõrgharidusõppe Diplom (Professional Higher Education Diploma) with a final overall result of at least 4 on a 5-point scale (B).
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Grade de licence / Grade de licence professionnelle with a final overall result of at least 13 out of 20.
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
You should have a Bachelor degree, Erste Staatsprüfung (Primarstufe / Sekundarstufe I), Fachhochschuldiplom / Diplom (FH) or Magister Artium with a final overall result of at least 2.5 (Gut).
To apply for this course, you should have an undergraduate degree in a social science, humanities or arts discipline.
We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.
If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.
Fees and funding information for Criminology MSc full-time
Your tuition fees and how you pay them will depend on whether you are a Home or Overseas student.
Learn how we decide fee statusIf you receive an offer, you will need to pay a non-refundable deposit of £1,000 when you accept to secure your place. This will be deducted from your tuition fee when you register.
If you choose the consultancy project option, you may need to budget for travel expenses and accommodation.
The course also offers field trips. You may be required to contribute towards these.
If you are studying a postgraduate course, you may be able to take out a loan for your tuition fees and living costs.
Read more about tuition fee loansYou could be considered for a bursary or scholarship to help you study at Bath. You do not have to pay it back.
Read more about bursaries and scholarshipsYou can pay your tuition fees by Direct Debit, debit card, credit card or bank transfer. You may also be eligible for a student loan to help you pay your fees.
Read more about your payment optionsYou will need to budget at least £100 for the cost of photocopying, printing and binding. You will also need to budget for the cost of textbooks.
Some courses involve visits away from campus and you may be required to pay some or all of the costs of travel, accommodation and food and drink.
If you’re on a placement, you’re responsible for your own travel, accommodation and living costs. You should also consider the financial implications if you go on an unpaid or overseas placement.
We recommend you apply early as we may close applications before the deadline if a course is full.
We recommend you apply early as we may close applications before the deadline if a course is full. We may consider late applications but if you need a Student Visa to study in the UK, you will need time to apply for and receive your visa to be in the UK by the start of the course.
The consultancy project allows you to apply your criminological knowledge and skills to a real-world scenario.
Working with an organisation, you'll be presented with a current issue within an area related to crime, criminal justice or criminal justice policy. You'll then conduct appropriate research and data analysis to present a viable solution.
Consultancy projects are subject to availability and may be limited. If a suitable opportunity isn't available, you’ll do a dissertation instead.
Examine some of the key contemporary debates in criminological theory.
By studying these, within their appropriate historical context, you'll develop a greater understanding of:
Explore key issues in crime, harm, and justice responses. During this unit, you will:
Critically assess the role, purpose and practicalities of conducting ethnography within the field of criminology; and undertake your own piece of ethnographic fieldwork.
Through the analysis of classic texts, you'll consider how this methodological tradition has developed, and debate issues like ethics and knowledge production.
Topics you'll study include:
The dissertation is your opportunity to use the skills and knowledge you'll have gained throughout the course to critically explore a relevant criminology and/or criminal justice issue.
You will independently identify a research question, select an appropriate research approach, and gather and critically evaluate relevant material.
You'll have support from an academic supervisor throughout the process.
Develop your understanding of criminological research approaches and methods, and gain practical experience of analysis. Through the in-depth exploration of key studies, you’ll consider issues in criminology research, such as researcher wellbeing and ethics; and improve your understanding of different analytical techniques. Topics include: - analytical approaches in criminology - criminological interviewing - historical enquiry in criminology - using official data for criminological research
Learn about the nature, anatomy, causes, and consequences of homicide (the killing of one person by another). You'll learn about this from legal, cultural, psychological, sociological, and criminological perspectives to give you the knowledge to holistically consider what constitutes 'homicide'. Throughout this unit, you'll examine the appeal, validity and influence of media portrayals of murder and murderers; and the implications of homicide for perpetrators and victims' families and friends.
Immerse yourself in a criminological or criminal justice topic of your own choice and produce an academic essay that explores this issue.
As part of this unit, you will be assigned a supervisor from our criminology staff group, whose knowledge and expertise will help you to produce your essay.
Immerse yourself in a criminological or criminal justice topic of your own choice and produce an academic essay that explores this issue.
As part of this unit, you will be assigned a supervisor from our criminology staff group, whose knowledge and expertise will help you to produce your essay.
Explore the core foundations of criminal law, and critically analyse and examine the main legal elements of criminal offences. During this unit, you'll assess questions like:
You will also learn about reading, interpreting and analysing case law.
Learn about criminology from a global perspective.
You'll explore questions of state crime, and the impact of globalisation on crimes that have causes and solutions that cross borders.
Throughout this unit, you'll assess historical and contemporary approaches to redress harm, exploring topics like:
Enhance your understanding of how criminal justice facilities are designed, and how criminological thinking can help us reimagine the architecture of criminal justice.
Working alongside students from Bath’s Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering, you'll examine a range of criminal justice facilities - including courts, prisons, and police stations - looking at how their location and design embody particular ideas about crime and justice.