Study Global Crime, Justice and Security MSc at The University of Edinburgh in the UK, Edinburgh Law School
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Global Crime, Justice and Security MSc

UK

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What will I learn?

This programme provides an excellent opportunity to study global developments in the field of crime, criminal law, justice and security.This MSc is ideal for students with a background in criminology, international relations, law, politics, governance studies or sociology. As a student on this programme, you will have access to the expertise and insight of our active community of researchers, international scholars and local practitioners.Those who complete the MSc will acquire an advanced understanding of the major contemporary debates and theoretical perspectives on crime, justice and security in a global context, and will enhance their research and analytic skills.The programme is truly interdisciplinary, with teaching provided by academics from both the School of Law and the School of Social and Political Science.The two compulsory courses on the programme introduce you to different forms and contexts of global crime and how we respond to these, while the wide range of courses allows you to tailor the programme to your areas of particular interest.You can benefit from top-quality training in research methods and skills essential both for doctoral study, or employment in the field of criminal justice and security.

Which department am I in?

Edinburgh Law School

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£32,000.00 (US$ 41,326) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved
Start date

September 2027

Venue

Main Campus

Old College, South Bridge,

Edinburgh,

EH8 9YL, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£32,000.00 (US$ 41,326) per year
This is a fixed fee
Application deadline

Expected May 2027

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Campus

Old College, South Bridge,

Edinburgh,

EH8 9YL, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in law or a social science subject.

We will also consider candidates with a degree in a related discipline which includes relevant prior study.

In evaluating your application for postgraduate study, greater emphasis may be placed upon results of prior learning in subjects relevant to the intended degree programme.

Entry to this programme is competitive and meeting the minimum requirements for consideration does not guarantee an offer of study.

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

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