Overview

Key Features

In the 21st Century, the means by which we respond as a society to crime and victimisation is under greater scrutiny than ever before. How we respond to cases of historic sexual abuse, the use of imprisonment as a just and effective means of punishing or rehabilitating criminals, and the challenges posed by organised crime and international terrorism, mean criminological and legal scholarship are being brought to the forefront.

This MA in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Lincoln is designed to equip students with the conceptual tools needed to engage with such issues, imparting a broad range of cognitive, analytical, and general transferable skills including judging and evaluating evidence, interpreting data, generating and synthesising information, and formulating reasoned arguments.

Career and Personal Development

Criminology graduates can pursue work in a variety of different areas including the civil service, police, academia, and the National Probation Service, although the combination of both criminological and legal analysis covered by the course offers graduates a wide array of different career choices.

The University Careers and Employability team can provide tailored, individual support and careers advice. The service can include one-to-one coaching, CV advice, and interview preparation. Alumni can continue to access support and advice for up 15 months after graduating. The service works closely with local, national and international employers, acting as a gateway to the business world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Critiquing Criminological Theory

Comparative Penology and Penal Policy

Researching Social and Political Sciences

Dissertation (Criminology and Criminal Justice)
Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Lincoln, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

First or second class honours degree in a relevant subject.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18800 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10700 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time Home: £48 per credit point

Part-time International: £91 per credit point

Living costs

Lincoln

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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