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Master of Criminology and Criminal Justice

Coventry University

Coventry, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

About the program

A degree on how laws are made and broken, With a semester-long internship.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Learners studying Criminology and Criminal Justice can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

Correctional officer
Crime-victim specialist
Federal special agent
Forensic science technician
Forensic psychologist
Security specialist

Curriculum

Four-year major: overview of the US criminal justice system
Society and law
Forensic criminal investigation through mock trials
White-collar crime
Cybercrime
Rural crime and global justice
With research methods and evidence processing. Semester-long internship
Sample curriculum guide available
Credits not stated.

Entry requirements

Academic

An honours degree 2:2 or above in any discipline
Additional academic criteria: 2:2 UK honours degree or international equivalent

Accepted academic background

Undergraduate degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in any discipline for most courses; MBA needs a 2:2 degree plus at least three years of relevant post-graduation work experience; health/psychology conversion courses may add subject requirements

Language tests

IELTS 6.5 overall
Institutional test no component lower than 5.5 (typical

Documents you’ll need

Completed application form
Academic transcripts
Previous degree certificate
Curriculum vitae
Statement of purpose
English language proficiency evidence if required
Passport identification page

How to apply

Review the Criminology and Criminal Justice admission requirements at Coventry University. Prepare previous degree certificates and academic transcripts. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£19,500 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£4,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Coventry
Faculty or school	The Arts and Society
Department	Department of Law and Social Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	180
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Course page says Coventry offers international scholarships; see https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/apply-for-a-scholarship/

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
1 Dec 2026
17 days left
Program starts
March 2027
Apply by
27 Jan 2027
74 days left
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
5 Apr 2027
142 days left
Program starts
July 2027
Apply by
25 May 2027
192 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.