Overview

Using theory and research from a criminological and legal perspective, you’ll analyse and understand crime and the criminal justice process. In doing so, you will look beyond traditional definitions of crime to address concepts of fairness and harm, including those perpetrated by people in power such as the state, corporations and the criminal justice system.

During the Criminology and Criminal Justice course from University of Nottingham , you will develop a deep understanding of how contemporary criminological and criminal justice issues occur and how they might be addressed. A key part of this is including marginalised voices in a way that diversifies your study. Through this, you will consider the role that the criminal justice system could and should play in modern society.

The modules have been designed to be inclusive to enable the diverse community of students to engage and succeed. At Nottingham, you will study problem-based enquiries, applying knowledge to situations that replicate real-world scenarios, so you are ready for the workplace. You will graduate with a portfolio of skills that employers want, from understanding and critiquing the use of AI to policy paper writing.

Career

The graduates go on to a wide range of careers. Many go into the legal profession or return to their previous legal careers with specialist knowledge and enhanced prospects. Others work in international organisations and NGOs. Some graduates further their academic career by progressing onto the PhD programme.

Recent graduate destinations include BAE Systems, Clifford Chance, London Stock Exchange and Simmons & Simmons.

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Programme Structure

Modules included:

Crime, Victimisation and Criminal Justice

Equality, Discrimination and Criminal Justice

Fair Trials, Human Rights, Criminal Justice and Technology

Researching Crime and Justice

Independent Research Project

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-24 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Criminology Criminal Justice View 149 other Masters in Criminology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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71

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6.5

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General requirements

2:1 in any discipline (or international equivalent) or 2:2 (or international equivalent) in any discipline plus one year working experience in national or local governments, or public sector or third/voluntary sector

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Tuition Fees

Additional Details

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Living costs

Nottingham

United Kingdom

583 - 978 GBP / month

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Funding

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