What will I learn?

Criminologists engage with some of the most pressing issues, decisions and dilemmas facing societies today. On our course you explore the nature of crime, criminal justice and punishment within wider social contexts.Criminologists engage with some of the most pressing issues, decisions and dilemmas facing societies today. On our course you explore the nature of crime, criminal justice and punishment within wider social contexts.Criminologists engage with some of the most pressing issues, decisions and dilemmas facing societies today. On our course you explore the nature of crime, criminal justice and punishment within wider social contexts.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 research organisations.We work with the University’s Careers Services to help you find out about further work experience, internships, placements, and voluntary opportunities.

Which department am I in?

Sociology and Criminology

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£23,875.00 (26,01,329) per year

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

October 2027

Venue

University of Essex

Wivenhoe Park,

Colchester,

Essex,

CO4 3SQ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A 2:2 degree in one of the following subjects: Humanities; Social Science. We will also consider applicants with a 2:2 degree in any discipline. Your degree must include at least two Humanities or Social Science modules.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.