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    Criminology & Criminal Justice [MSc]

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    Glasgow, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £26,460.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    180
    Credits
    £25.00
    App fee

    Criminology & Criminal Justice [MSc] at University of Glasgow is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Glasgow, GB. Tuition is £26,460.

    About the program

    The program covers harms and conflicts that are criminalised, effects of criminalisation, and responses for fairer societies. It includes core courses on criminal justice, criminological theory, research design, optional courses on policing, media, violence, and a dissertation.

    Focus: both
    Sociology 6th UK, Complete University Guide 2026
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    September 2026
    May 13, 2026
    Fall 2026
    Jul 8, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min TOEFL (ibt, mybest or athome) Tests taken up to 20 January 2026 - 90 Overall, no subtest lower than Reading 20; Listening 19; Speaking 19; Writing 21. Tests taken from 21 January 2026 - 92 Overall, no subtest lower than Reading 22; Listening 20; Speaking 23; Writing 21
    IELTS
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    Min 6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.0

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years (Graduate Route)

    £30,580.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Criminology & Criminal Justice [MSc] at University of Glasgow cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Criminology & Criminal Justice [MSc] at University of Glasgow is £26,460 across 180 required credits.
    Is Criminology & Criminal Justice [MSc] at University of Glasgow online or in-person?
    Criminology & Criminal Justice [MSc] at University of Glasgow is offered in-person.
    How long does Criminology & Criminal Justice [MSc] at University of Glasgow take to complete?
    Criminology & Criminal Justice [MSc] at University of Glasgow is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Criminology & Criminal Justice [MSc] at University of Glasgow?
    Per the program's published guidance: 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject
    What work-permit options follow Criminology & Criminal Justice [MSc] at University of Glasgow?
    Post-completion work rights for Criminology & Criminal Justice [MSc] at University of Glasgow: 2 years (Graduate Route)