180 Master's in Criminology in Europe

The Applied Criminology course at Manchester Metropolitan University has been developed to offer real world knowledge and experience, offering you the opportunity to consider criminology in practice, both in criminal justice and applied research.

The Criminology and Criminal Justice MA at the University of Lincoln is a comprehensive postgraduate programme. This degree type is offered via full-time study over one year or part-time over two years. It explores contemporary legal and criminological issues, providing students with advanced analytical and research skills.

This Crime, Difference and Inequality master from University of Minho combines skills on theoretical aproach with a practical orientation towards the promotion of social inclusiveness.

The University of Suffolk offers a Master of Arts (MA) in Criminology Crime and Victimisation, designed for one year of full-time or two years of part-time study. This programme allows students to delve into complex issues surrounding crime and victimisation, enhancing their understanding of criminological theories and practices.

The MSc in Crime Science at UCL is a comprehensive programme designed to equip students with the skills necessary to understand and combat crime through scientific methodologies. This full-time or part-time course spans one calendar year, providing a unique opportunity to delve into crime prevention strategies and analytical techniques.

The International Criminal Law - Full-time programme at The University of Law is a comprehensive postgraduate degree. This LLM provides in-depth academic legal knowledge through a public study mode. Designed for law and non-law graduates, the course offers a flexible structure to enhance professional expertise over one year.

The Criminology programme at York St John University will explore and challenge crime and the social inequalities that lie behind it.

Criminal Law and Criminology - Law and Criminal Justice from University of Poitiers trains high-level lawyers specializing in criminal law, understood in the broadest sense of the term (substantive and procedural criminal law, general and special) including historical, philosophical, international, European and comparative aspects. 

The MA International Criminology and Security Studies at Liverpool Hope University is a 12-month full-time or 27-month part-time programme. This public study mode course explores extremism, transnational crime, and green criminology, preparing students for advanced research or professional policy roles in the sector.

The Criminology and Criminal Justice programme offered by Middlesex University teaches you the skills, research expertise, and real-world experience to drive social change and excel in a wide range of impactful careers

This Crime Science with Serious Organised Crime MSc programme from University College London (UCL)  provides students with a thorough understanding of how science and scientifically-based techniques can tackle challenges in serious and organised crime. 

Discover and critique various approaches to criminology in our MSc Criminology - Research Methods and Applications from Royal Holloway University of London. Explore how you can make a positive impact on society by understanding criminal behaviour and the responses to it.

Launch your security science research career with this three-year Security and Crime Science MPhil/PhD at UCL. Make discoveries and contribute to research that is redefining how we understand crime and security, with a PhD at the world’s first research institution devoted specifically to crime and security science.

The University of Sheffield offers a Master of Arts (MA) in International Criminology, designed for those with prior criminology education or backgrounds in law and social sciences. This one-year full-time or two-year part-time programme delves into global criminological issues, starting in September 2026.

The Criminal Justice and Criminology M.Sc degree at University of Leeds offers you the opportunity to develop advanced knowledge in relation to the study of criminal justice processes and criminological theory as well as develop a critical awareness of social research methods and skills used to undertake real world research on crime and criminal justice.

This Criminology with Forensic Psychology program at Middlesex University combines core modules in criminology and forensic psychology with optional modules on topics including drugs, trans-national crime and conflict, policing, terrorism and the major institutions of criminal justice.

This multidisciplinary Crime and Forensic Science MSc programme from University College London (UCL) offers students a unique opportunity to gain forensic science skills and methods within a holistic crime science framework.

The Crime and Justice programme from University of South Wales focuses on contested notions of ‘Crime’ and ‘Justice’. The overall aim of the MSc is to facilitate the development of a deeper knowledge and understanding of central issues and debates in the criminal justice arena and related areas. 

The Master of Arts in Criminology at Technological University Dublin is a full-time programme lasting one year. This degree equips students with a robust understanding of criminological concepts and research methodologies, preparing them for various roles within the criminal justice sector and related fields.

The MRes in Social Research and Criminology at Birkbeck, University of London, offers a comprehensive interdisciplinary training programme. This full-time course spans one year and is conducted on campus, with classes scheduled for three evenings a week from October to July, equipping students for advanced research or further academic pursuits.