MA - Criminology (by research)

University of Kent School of Social Sciences

Full time & Part time September Research Only, MA 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time 19 January 2026 15 September 2025

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About the course

Overview

Criminology is an important part of the activities of the School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research (SSPSSR), which is one of the four top institutions of its kind in the UK. The atmosphere of the School is informal and friendly and there is a lively and diverse postgraduate community.

Regular staff/graduate seminars introduce you to the work of academic staff and research students as well as academic visitors, and provide opportunities both for sociability and for intellectual stimulation. The large number of academic staff and our favourable staff/student ratios mean that academic staff are readily accessible. Where appropriate, research students are encouraged to teach part-time in the School.

Entry Requirements

A good honours degree or MA in Criminology, criminal justice or a related social science discipline.

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

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Fees

For details on the 2025/26 annual tuition fees for these courses please see our website: Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

Fees for Criminology - MA by Research at Canterbury and Criminology PhD -
Full time: £5,006 (UK), £19,300 (EU), £19,300 (International)
Part time: £2,503 (UK), £9,650 (EU), £9,650 (International)

Where will I study?

University of Kent

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