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    Global Crime, Justice and Security MSc

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    Edinburgh, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £30,500.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    72%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    180
    Credits

    Global Crime, Justice and Security MSc at University of Edinburgh is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Edinburgh, GB. Tuition is £30,500.

    About the program

    The programme studies global developments in crime, criminal law, justice, and security, addressing how these issues manifest in an interconnected world and responses to them. It is interdisciplinary, drawing from law and social and political science, with compulsory courses on global crime forms and contexts, plus electives and research methods training.

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    16th Times Higher Ed World University Rankings by Subject: Law 2025
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    Fall 2026
    May 4, 2026
    Round 2
    May 31, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    required
    Min TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 100 with at least 25 in writing and 23 in all other components.
    IELTS
    required
    Min total 7.0 with at least 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other components

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK)

    £17,500.00
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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 Global Crime, Justice and Security MSc at University of Edinburgh cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Global Crime, Justice and Security MSc at University of Edinburgh is £30,500 across 180 required credits.
    Is Global Crime, Justice and Security MSc at University of Edinburgh online or in-person?
    Global Crime, Justice and Security MSc at University of Edinburgh is offered in-person.
    How long does Global Crime, Justice and Security MSc at University of Edinburgh take to complete?
    Global Crime, Justice and Security MSc at University of Edinburgh is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Global Crime, Justice and Security MSc at University of Edinburgh?
    Per the program's published guidance: UK 2:1 honours degree
    How competitive is Global Crime, Justice and Security MSc at University of Edinburgh?
    Global Crime, Justice and Security MSc at University of Edinburgh reports an acceptance rate of approximately 72%.