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Master of International Relations and Criminal Justice

Portsmouth, United Kingdom
0.25 years
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A one-semester pre-master's pathway in international relations and criminal justice at ICP leading to University of Portsmouth master's degrees.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop academic literacy and study skills for progression. Apply subject knowledge relevant to the intended degree pathway. Use research and referencing conventions. Communicate effectively in academic contexts. Demonstrate independent learning and university readiness.

Career outcomes

Academic Pathway Coordinator
Student Success Assistant
Academic Support Officer
Education Program Assistant
Learning Support Assistant

Curriculum

Modules: principles of social science
Research methods
Mini-dissertation and postgraduate communication skills. Taught for one semester at ICP
Face to face
Before the University of Portsmouth master's degree begins.

Entry requirements

Academic

Recognised bachelor's degree with a country-specific minimum (Admission Requirements page); IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5) or equivalent TOEFL iBT/PTE.

Accepted academic background

Recognised bachelor's degree with a country-specific minimum; Examples: Afghanistan bachelor with 70 percent; Algeria Licence with 10/20; Australia bachelor with minimum third class honours; Bangladesh bachelor (professional subject, Public institution) minimum 2nd division, Or private institution at least 3 years duration with 2nd division or 2.25 GPA; Armenia and Albania entries 'N/A' on the table.

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 3.5
PTE Academic 62
Duolingo unconfirmed
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Passport or government identification
Academic transcripts
Secondary school certificate or equivalent
English or teaching-language proficiency evidence

How to apply

Review the program entry requirements. Prepare academic transcripts
Identification
supporting documents. Complete the online application. Submit teaching-language proficiency evidence if required. Pay the application fee and acceptance deposit. Await the admission decision. Complete enrolment and student visa steps after accepting the offer.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£9,400 GBP
Application fee	£225 GBP
Deposit	£5,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Portsmouth campus
Faculty or school	Postgraduate Pathways
Department	Academic Pathways
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible international applicants; Award availability, Criteria, And funding levels depend on the program and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
21 Nov 2026
7 days left
Program starts
June 2027
Apply by
21 Nov 2026
7 days left
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
21 Nov 2026
7 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.25 years.