Master'sNOT VERIFIED

Criminology - MSc

Birkbeck, University of London · Birkbeck Campus, Central London, London, England

Level: Master's
Duration: 1 year
Intake: January 2027
Tuition fee: £20,850 / year
Initial deposit: £5,000
Location: Birkbeck Campus, Central London, London, England

Course overview

MSc covering crime, punishment and justice through criminological theory and current real-world issues, with specialist pathway options.

Course details

Degree level: Master's
Subject: NOT VERIFIED
Duration: 1 year
Intake: January 2027
Tuition fee: £20,850 / yearUniversity fee information (opens in a new tab)
Initial deposit: £5,000
City: London
Country: England
Campus: Birkbeck Campus, Central London
Official course page: https://www.bbk.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/criminology

About this information

The details on this page have not yet been checked against the official course page by our team. Fees, intakes and requirements can change, so always confirm them on the official course page before you apply.

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English Language Requirements

Main English Requirements

IELTS Academic

6.5 overall

Components: 6.0

Alternative English Requirements

PTE Academic

62 overall

Components: 60

TOEFL iBT

4.5 overall

Components: 4.5 in writing 4 in others

Only the tests listed here are shown as accepted for this course.

Entry requirements

For applicants from Pakistan

Pakistan postgraduate equivalency (official Birkbeck country page): for a UK 2:2, four-year Bachelor's (Honours)/professional degree from an HEC-accredited institution with at least 55%/B-/GPA 2.7/4.0 or equivalent; alternatively the specified Master's routes may be accepted. Course-specific requirements apply.

General entry requirements

Second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in the humanities, social sciences or law.

Scholarships & discounts

Birkbeck International Excellence scholarship (January): £3,000 available to international students starting a postgraduate programme in January 2027; eligibility/conditions apply. Other international/faculty scholarships may also be available.

Pre-CAS interview

Required: Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process
Interview type: On CAS Shield
Stage: Before the CAS is issued
Format: Recorded interview

Course modules

MSc structure includes compulsory and option study plus a dissertation; pathways: Criminal Justice; Gender and Sexuality; Race and Criminal Justice; Global Perspectives; Public Policy.

Details can change. Confirm fees, entry requirements and deadlines on the official course page before applying.