Master in Criminology

Tuition fees for Master in Criminology are 15,921 USD per year. The deadline to apply for the Sep 2027 intake is Apr 1, 2027.

This program is designed for students who are passionate about understanding crime and its impact on society. The Master’s in Criminology at York St John University offers a one-year full-time course that equips international students with critical analytical skills and a deep understanding of criminological theories. This program is ideal for those who thrive in an engaging academic environment and seek to make a difference in the field of criminal justice.

Students will explore a variety of subjects, including criminal justice policy, research methods, and the sociology of crime. The curriculum emphasizes practical skills through research projects and case studies, allowing students to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world situations. This hands-on approach prepares graduates to navigate the complexities of the criminal justice system effectively.

Graduates of this program can pursue various career paths, including roles such as criminologist, policy analyst, and research officer. Potential employers include government agencies, non-profit organizations, and academic institutions. The skills acquired during this program are transferable across multiple sectors, making graduates well-equipped for diverse opportunities in social research and public policy.

You will study on Lord Mayor's Walk, a York St John campus just outside the city's medieval walls with York Minster in view. The university holds a TEF Gold award for Student Experience, and this catalogue lists 21 of its degrees, taught across its York and London campuses.

York St John University sits on Lord Mayor's Walk, a historic campus just outside York's medieval city walls, with a view of York Minster. It has around 7,000 students and staff across its York and London campuses. York offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees; London teaches mostly postgraduate courses, with a handful of undergraduate top-up options.

How tuition works

Most of the degrees listed here cost £12,100 a year for international students. Five programmes with laboratory, clinical or placement-heavy teaching cost £14,900: Biomedical Science, Diagnostic Radiography, Counselling and Mental Health, and the two English Language and Linguistics degrees. You are guaranteed a place in University accommodation for your first undergraduate year if you apply by the deadline, and York St John awarded more than £1.1 million in scholarships and bursaries in the 2023/24 academic year.

York

You will be based in a city YouGov named the UK's most popular in 2025, two hours from London by train and home to around 200,000 people. Its medieval walls, York Minster and independent shops are on your doorstep. York St John holds a TEF Gold award for Student Experience, and 93% of students rated teaching staff positively in the 2025 National Student Survey.