
Overview
On this Criminology and Socio-Legal Research course offered by the University of Essex you investigate topics including:
- Philosophy of law and jurisprudence
- Ripping, remixing, and viral culture
- Surveillance and punishment
- The English legal system
- Methods of social control
Your future
This course provides excellent preparation for further academic study, and many of our postgraduates go on to successful academic careers, both in the UK and overseas.
Others have established careers in non-governmental organisations, local authorities, specialist think tanks, government departments, charities, media production, and market intelligence.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses included:
- Postgraduate Taught Project and Academic Skills
- Legal Research and the English Legal System
- Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice: Law, Policy and Practice
- Sociological Research Design
- Formative Debates in Criminology
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A degree with aa overall 2:2, or international equivalent, in a Social Science, Humanities, Statistics or Maths. Your degree must also include at least two quantitative or research methods modules (this can also include the research project/dissertation).
- Applications from students with a degree below a 2:2 or equivalent, or a non-social sciences degree will be considered dependent on any relevant professional or voluntary experience, previous modules studied and/or personal statement.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
19740 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19740 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
9200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9200 GBP per year during 12 months.
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- Home/UK fee: £4,600
- International fee: £9,870
Living costs for Colchester
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Funding
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