Course Overview

This innovative, online Master's in Criminology is delivered as a distance-learning program and allows you to develop specialist knowledge of the current themes and policy debates surrounding the crime, criminal justice, crime control, policing penology, and offender management. It equips you with the intellectual, analytical, and research skills needed for understanding and applying criminological theories and concepts in practice.

The program also provides an in-depth understanding of the interactions between politics, criminology, and criminal justice, and the impact of public policy in these areas. You'll be taught by experts from criminological, sociological, and legal backgrounds with professional criminal justice experience. You'll also benefit from research-led teaching, as well as strong links to wider criminal justice professions and industry.

Recognizing your evolving needs as a student and professional, as well as the pressures of the modern workplace, this MSc uniquely allows you to not only choose between studying full-time or part-time but gives you the opportunity to transfer to a campus-based version of the program, should this better suit your changed circumstances.

General Eligibility

• Indian students with 65% marks at Grade XII / Pakistani students with 70% marks at Grade XII

• A Level – Grades BCC

• Accredited Prior Learning equivalent to Year 1 and Year 2.

• Other equivalent qualifications from EduQual/BTEC with Merit.

• Copy of latest school credentials

• Passport copy

• Emirates ID (if any)

• Visa Page Copy

• Passport Size ID photo

Successful completion of one of the following:

• A recognized post-secondary course.

• University preparation (foundation) studies.

• One year of study at a recognized tertiary or higher education institution.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• A mandatory English Language Test by Bath Spa University UK conducted in the Bath Spa University Academic Center RAK Campus; or IELTS (Academic) test results in an overall score of 6.0, minimum score of 5.5 for each skill/band.