MSc — 2025 entry Criminology

Do you want to sharpen your ability to think in a logical and informed manner about criminological problems, and to design, conduct and manage effective research and evaluation? Our MSc in Criminology offers a thorough and 21st-century approach to understanding the intricate issues of crime and justice in today's society. 

Key course information

Typical offer
2:2 minimum
Start date
September 2025
Attendance
Full-time
Duration
1 year
UK fees
£10,900
Overseas fees
£21,800
Subject area
Criminology
Campus
Stag Hill

Why choose
this course?

  • This MSc course in criminology studies the issues of crime, deviance and criminal justice that are at the heart of our society. 
  • We’ve combined modules in academic criminology and the criminal justice system with training in qualitative and quantitative research methods. 
  • You’ll be taught by world-renowned criminological experts who have strong links within the criminal justice system.
  • Our Criminology MSc has been designed for graduates and practitioners with an appropriate first degree (e.g. criminology, sociology, social sciences) who seek advanced knowledge about issues connected with crime, deviance, control, the criminal justice system and social research. 
  • This course also suits graduates and practitioners considering a PhD in this area, as well as practitioners in the criminal justice system and related government, security and voluntary agencies who wish to develop their understanding of the wider issues connected to crime. 
  • All our criminology masters courses meet the British Criminology Society benchmarks for postgraduate taught courses. 
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Statistics

Top 50 in world 

Sociology is 47th in the ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2023

Top 10

Surrey is ranked 9th in the UK for overall satisfaction (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey 2023) 

Industry approved 

All our criminology masters courses meet the British Criminology Society's benchmarks for postgraduate programmes

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