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    Criminology and Law MA

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    Bangor, GBMAIn-person1 year
    £19,000.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    180
    Credits

    Criminology and Law MA at Bangor University is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Bangor, GB. Tuition is £19,000.

    About the program

    Provides postgraduate knowledge and skills in criminology and law through taught modules split between law and criminology schools, covering international perspectives on crime, justice, and contemporary issues, followed by a 20,000-word dissertation on a criminology topic.

    Focus: both
    401-500 (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024), 566 (QS World University Rankings 2026) | 43 (The Complete University Guide - Law 2024)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    September 2026
    Jun 30, 2026
    January 2027
    Oct 31, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min While the program page does not list TOEFL, general university postgraduate requirements indicate a minimum score of 75.
    IELTS
    optional
    Min IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each individual component score

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years (Graduate Route)

    £14,052.00
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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Criminology and Law MA at Bangor University cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Criminology and Law MA at Bangor University is £19,000 across 180 required credits.
    Is Criminology and Law MA at Bangor University online or in-person?
    Criminology and Law MA at Bangor University is offered in-person.
    How long does Criminology and Law MA at Bangor University take to complete?
    Criminology and Law MA at Bangor University is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Criminology and Law MA at Bangor University?
    Per the program's published guidance: Normally a 2:2 undergraduate degree. An upper second class (2:1) is desirable.
    What work-permit options follow Criminology and Law MA at Bangor University?
    Post-completion work rights for Criminology and Law MA at Bangor University: 2 years (Graduate Route)