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    Applied Criminology, Penology and Management

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    Cambridge, GBMStIn-person2 years
    £22,398.00
    Tuition
    over 24mo
    £85.00
    App fee

    Applied Criminology, Penology and Management at University of Cambridge is a 2-year, in-person MSt program based in Cambridge, GB. Tuition is £22,398.

    About the program

    Two-year part-time program covering criminological theory and research, prisons and imprisonment, criminal justice and the community, sentencing and legal context, and management and leadership in criminal justice. Year one focuses on substantive knowledge and academic skills with essays; year two emphasizes research methods training leading to a dissertation based on data collection or analysis.

    Focus: both
    Part-time option

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    After the program

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    24 months Graduate Route (UK)

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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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    Essays

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Applied Criminology, Penology and Management at University of Cambridge cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Applied Criminology, Penology and Management at University of Cambridge is £22,398.
    Is Applied Criminology, Penology and Management at University of Cambridge online or in-person?
    Applied Criminology, Penology and Management at University of Cambridge is offered in-person.
    How long does Applied Criminology, Penology and Management at University of Cambridge take to complete?
    Applied Criminology, Penology and Management at University of Cambridge is structured around 2 years.
    What GPA is required for Applied Criminology, Penology and Management at University of Cambridge?
    Per the program's published guidance: UK High II.i Honours Degree (67%)
    What work-permit options follow Applied Criminology, Penology and Management at University of Cambridge?
    Post-completion work rights for Applied Criminology, Penology and Management at University of Cambridge: 24 months Graduate Route (UK)