Master in Criminology Msc

Applications for the Sep 2026 intake are due by Aug 31, 2026, while tuition is 25,252 USD per year.

Engaging directly with practitioners from the National Crime Agency, the UK Border Agency, and local police forces, this master's degree bridges the gap between abstract academic theory and the high-stakes reality of modern criminal justice. Students move beyond textbook definitions to explore the complex, often messy, intersections of crime, state policy, and social control in both local and global contexts.

Applied Research and Professional Practice

The curriculum is designed to sharpen your analytical edge, providing a sophisticated understanding of offender patterns and the structural drivers of violence. Beyond core theoretical frameworks, you will develop the practical research skills necessary for professional roles in policy, advocacy, or further doctoral inquiry. Whether you are examining the mechanics of transnational organised crime or assessing the ethical implications of police body cameras, you will learn to make sound, evidence-based judgments even when data is incomplete or contested.

By integrating guest lectures from visiting experts with the research-active faculty at London Met, the programme ensures you are studying the most current challenges in the field, from terrorism and radicalisation to modern slavery and human trafficking. This is a space for those who want to move past the headlines and grapple with the systemic complexities of crime and justice.

London Metropolitan University is an urban university formed through merger in 2002 and based across central London campuses, including Holloway, Aldgate and Shoreditch. Serving over twelve thousand students, the university focuses on inclusive education, employability and applied research that responds to the needs of a global city. Its central location gives students direct access to London’s cultural institutions, businesses and creative industries.

The curriculum spans business, arts, media, law, education and social sciences with programs designed to combine academic study and vocational skills. London Met emphasizes research in areas such as social justice, public health and the environment, and provides industry-linked learning through placements and professional partnerships. Students benefit from practical workshops, studio spaces and employer-focused projects that build portfolios and workplace readiness.

International students join a diverse community representing many countries and receive dedicated services for admissions, visa guidance and academic support. The university’s commitment to widening participation creates a welcoming environment with additional mentoring and career guidance. Living and studying in London offers unparalleled internship and networking opportunities, and graduates leave with practical experience and city-based connections that support transition into professional roles both locally and internationally.