Master in Ba Honours Criminology

Tuition comes to 18,000 GBP per year.

If you are driven by a desire to challenge systemic inequalities and understand the complex forces behind crime and social harm, this programme offers the environment to sharpen your critical faculties. You will move beyond surface-level definitions of criminality, exploring how political, social, and global contexts shape our collective responses to justice and deviance.

Students here gain more than just theoretical knowledge; they actively participate in research-led investigations into pressing modern issues, including climate crime, prison reform, and the impact of racial capitalism. By engaging with the Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice, you will be immersed in a culture of advocacy and social change, preparing for careers that demand both intellectual rigour and an empathetic, practical approach to justice.

Applied Justice and Social Change

The curriculum is designed to transform you into an informed practitioner. Whether you are analysing the ethics of penal policy or developing strategies for community resource access, the focus remains on real-world impact. You will have access to unique opportunities, such as live projects with external partners, a potential year-long work placement, and international exchange programmes, ensuring you graduate with a robust professional network and the tangible skills required to navigate the criminal and social justice sectors.

Sheffield Hallam University, established in 1843 and based in Sheffield, is a large modern university serving around 31,000 students, including approximately 3,100 international learners. The university is known for applied teaching, industry-aligned courses and strong professional links across disciplines from business and health to engineering and the creative industries. Students benefit from modern facilities, well-equipped labs and specialist studios tailored to career-focused learning.

The campus ethos emphasizes employability: placements, work-based projects and employer partnerships are embedded across many programs, helping students gain practical experience and build professional networks. Academic staff work closely with industry and regional employers on applied research and innovation, creating pathways into internships and graduate roles. Dedicated student support services assist with academic skills, careers advice and wellbeing.

Sheffield itself is a friendly, affordable student city with good transport links to the north of England and easy access to green spaces and cultural venues. International students often highlight the city’s welcoming community, active student societies and opportunities to balance study with outdoor activities. For those seeking a practical, career-oriented university experience in the UK, Sheffield Hallam offers strong employer engagement, supportive services and an accessible urban lifestyle.