Overview

Our MSc Media, Crime and Violence degree from University of Strathclyde is designed and delivered by a dynamic team of internationally recognised experts in criminology, media, and cultural studies. It's a unique and interdisciplinary course that fosters an inclusive learning environment. You'll develop a critical understanding of of contemporary theories and issues in areas such as crime, violence, victimisation and justice. You'll also gain a cutting-edge insight of how media and cultural contexts influence how these concepts are understood and addressed.

Key facts

By the end of the course, you'll leave with an applied knowledge and understanding of a range of research methods (both qualitative and quantitative) which can be used to analyse print, audio/visual and digital media texts, practices and consumption, as these relate to the core themes of the class.

This course will provide you with:

an understanding of how media and cultural contexts shape understandings and practices of crime, violence, victimisation and justice

a critical understanding of contexts, arguments, theories and debates across criminology, media and cultural studies so that you develop an interdisciplinary understanding of major themes and topical issues relating to this course

skills in the analysis of media texts, practices and consumption as these relate to crime, violence and justice

Programme Structure

Courses include:

The Contexts of Criminal Justice Research

Research Skills for Media & Communication

Advanced Topics in Media, Crime & Violence

Dissertation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00

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More details

There are no formal closing date for postgraduate applications.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Glasgow, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Criminology Media Studies & Mass Media View 217 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

First or second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in a relevant discipline, usually in the humanities and/or social sciences.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23550 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10100 GBP / year

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Additional Details

England, Wales & Northern Ireland : £10,100

Living costs

Glasgow

United Kingdom

620 - 1012 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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