Overview

The Criminology course from the University of Cambridge compulsory modules on criminological theories and research methods familiarise students with historical and contemporary criminological thinking and research. A variety of optional seminars are on offer each year covering a wide range of criminological topics.

What is on offer varies by year, but in recent years has included topics such as criminal justice, policing, crime prevention, organized crime, the sociology of punishment, the sociology of prison life, psychiatry and crime, developmental criminology, neurocriminology, social contexts of crime, and cross-cultural comparative criminology.

The MPhil in Criminology offered by the University of Cambridge does not require empirical research as part of the final dissertation and therefore does not include the practical training in analytical methods which is offered through the MPhil in Criminological Research.

Students should acquire:

An understanding of core criminological and criminal justice theories

A critical awareness of current problems and debates within the field

Skills to critically evaluate theoretical and empirical literature relevant to criminological and criminal justice research

The ability to synthesize and apply criminological knowledge in new contexts or to new issues

The ability to use theoretical knowledge creatively and independently to guide their work

Skills in communicating criminological knowledge to specialist and nonspecialist audiences

Research methodsStudents should acquire:

A comprehensive understanding of qualitative and quantitative research methods used in criminology

The ability to use acquired knowledge to propose new hypotheses and identify and address research problems

The ability to critically assess research designs

The ability to apply research competencies to practical issues

The ability to independently acquire and interpret additional knowledge relating to research

An understanding of the quality of work required to satisfy peer review

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

The MPhil in Criminology is structured around two teaching terms in which students attend two core courses and three optional courses, and one research term devoted to the preparation of a dissertation.

The basic aims of both MPhil programmes are as follows:

Offer up-to-date and high-quality degree courses, introducing students to some of the most important theory, methods and research in criminology

Offer a sound academic foundation to those who aspire to undertake a PhD or career in teaching and research in criminology or related fields

Provide a sound foundation of knowledge and methodological skills to those who wish to work in a wide range of criminal justice agencies, the legal profession, or other professional or voluntary organization

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 10 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-26 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

110

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7.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Cambridge, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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110

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7.5

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General requirements

Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK High II.i Honours Degree

Two academic references

Transcript

CV/resume

Evidence of competence in English

Reasons for applying

Statement of interest

Sample of work

Tuition Fees

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37176 GBP / year

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21826 GBP / year

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Living costs

Cambridge

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846 - 1465 GBP / month

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