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    MA Criminology

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    Colchester, GBMAIn-person1 year
    £23,875.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    74%
    Acceptance
    of applicants
    180
    Credits

    MA Criminology at University of Essex is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MA program based in Colchester, GB. Tuition is £23,875.

    About the program

    Explores the nature of crime, criminal justice and punishment within wider social contexts, covering topics including terrorism, counter-terrorism, surveillance, new criminological theory, security, globalisation and crime prevention. Provides critical analyses of crimes and harms from local to global levels.

    Focus: both
    9th in the UK for criminology (The Guardian University Guide 2026)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    October 2026
    Aug 5, 2026
    October 2027
    Jun 30, 2027

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min 90
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum score of 6.0 in all components

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Route (UK) (for Master’s graduates eligible for the Graduate visa).

    £12,600.00
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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does MA Criminology at University of Essex cost?
    The total estimated tuition for MA Criminology at University of Essex is £23,875 across 180 required credits.
    Is MA Criminology at University of Essex online or in-person?
    MA Criminology at University of Essex is offered in-person.
    How long does MA Criminology at University of Essex take to complete?
    MA Criminology at University of Essex is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for MA Criminology at University of Essex?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2:2 degree
    How competitive is MA Criminology at University of Essex?
    MA Criminology at University of Essex reports an acceptance rate of approximately 74%.