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Master of Arts - Criminology (Professional Placement)

Birmingham City University (BCU)

Birmingham campus — Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

Study Level
Postgraduate · Master's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
September 2027
Tuition Fee
GBP 20,865
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Graduate Route: Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

The MA Criminology degree is open to graduates from all academic backgrounds and is designed for both recent graduates and practitioners seeking to deepen their understanding of crime and the criminal justice system. The course provides an opportunity to engage with both theoretical criminology and the applied aspects of crime, offending, and justice. The programme is structured across three stages. The Certificate stage includes three taught modules, while the Diploma stage consists of six taught modules. Students who progress to the Master’s stage complete an extended, individually designed research project. It is possible to exit the programme with a qualification at the Certificate, Diploma, or Master’s level. Full-time students typically complete all stages within one year, while part-time students usually complete the Diploma and Master’s stages over two years. The course offers a contemporary and critical exploration of criminological issues. Students are introduced to a range of current criminological theories and develop the ability to connect theory with practice in specialised areas of crime, offending, and victimisation. Throughout the programme, criminology is studied from both theoretical and applied perspectives, enabling the development of practical skills relevant to careers across the criminal justice sector. An international focus is embedded within teaching and learning, including attention to issues that are often marginalised within traditionally Western-focused criminology. By the end of the course, graduates are equipped to address complex issues in a systematic and creative manner.
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
GBP 20,865
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

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Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
September 2027, September 2028, September 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Birmingham campus

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom

4 Cardigan Street

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

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Graduate Route
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About the Institution

The Birmingham City University offers a range of subjects and specialisms across six Schools – Arts; Business; Law and Social Sciences; Architecture, Built Environment, Computing and Engineering; Life and Health Sciences; and Nursing and Midwifery – as well as the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. The university’s early history can be traced back to 1843 with the founding of the Birmingham Society of Arts and School of Design. Over time, five individual colleges were brought together to form The City of Birmingham Polytechnic in 1971, which later became Birmingham City University. With around 31...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.