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Qualification
MA - Master of Arts
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Location
Main Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
29-SEP-25
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Duration
1 Year
Course summary
The MA Criminology and Law, will provide students with postgraduate level knowledge and skills in the interdisciplinary area of criminology and law. It builds on criminological and legal skills and knowledge so as to provide specialist training in criminological, criminal justice and legal research. The programme enables students to develop an international perspective on crime, justice and law through national and cross-national approaches and case studies of other societies, and/or 鈥榗utting edge issues in contemporary criminology and law. Students will also acquire a wide range of transferable skills.
Careers
Graduates will be sought after by law-enforcement agencies such as the police. Other employment opportunities include public administration: e.g. crime prevention units, offender management, general administration, and international institutions. Political associations and NGOs are also possible employers. Graduates may take up work for members of parliaments, for lobby groups related to the criminal justice system and to issues of social justice and law broadly conceived. Jobs are also available in research at universities and other research institutions. Of course, students may progress into further postgraduate study leading to a PhD.
Duration: 1 - 3 years Full Time/Part Time
Modules
Tuition fees
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拢 19,000per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
68th
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Campus address
Bangor University, Bangor (Wales), LL57 2DG, Wales
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
44th out of 109 1
43rd out of 101 1
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Entry standards
/ Max 221126 57%50th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10074.0 74%57th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.05 76%55th
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Entry standards
/ Max 206128 62%35th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10053.0 53%78th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.91 73%78th
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