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Program facts

  • Program type
    Master's
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Annual tuition fee
    13,575 GBP

    Fees are displayed in the university's local currency

  • Language taught in
    English
  • Start date
    September

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Program Overview

What the University of Cumbria says about their program:
"If you are in a career that addresses crime-related harm, or you want to get into this important arena, our MSc in Criminology, Risk and Safeguarding could be an ideal option for you. We will focus on safeguarding, digital victimisation, rehabilitation policy and practice, and risk and security management, among other areas. In addition to enhancing your theoretical command of criminology, you will develop advanced research skills, suitable for theoretical and practical application. As a result, you will be equipped to respond to a range of complex challenges faced by multi-agency professionals with a remit to safeguard communities. "

Admission requirements

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Applicants will require a Bachelor's degree
  • Background education in the subject
  • Entry requirements for Masters degrees and PGCEs usually ask for a degree which for some programmes may need to be in a relevant subject area and/or at a minimum award classification.

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • IELTS: 6, Reading 5.5, Writing 5.5, Listening 5.5, Speaking 5.5

Postgraduate

  • IELTS: 6.5, Reading 5.5, Writing 5.5, Listening 5.5, Speaking 5.5 PhD
  • IELTS: 6.5, Reading 6, Writing 6, Listening 6, Speaking 6

English waivers

  • Students from the following predominantly English-speaking countries are not required to submit an English language proficiency score

    Antigua, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand, Saint Kitts, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent (Grenadines), Trinidad & Tobago, United Kingdom, and United States.

  • You also do not need to prove your knowledge of English if you proved your level of English in a previous visa application.

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • Official translations
  • Reference letters
  • CV
  • Motivation letter / Statement of purpose (if applicable)
  • Proof of Financial Support
  • Proof of language proficiency

Fees and funding

Funding

Cumbria Global Scholarships

  • Amount: The University of Cumbria is offering an international fee discount scholarship of up to £2,000 per year of study.
  • Requirements/Eligibility: This is available to most Non-EU and Non-EEA international students enrolling with us in the academic year 2023/24.

UoC Global Undergraduate Scholarships

  • Amount: £1,000 fees discount per year of study.
  • Requirements/Eligibility: For standard full-time on-campus taught courses (excluding all Pre-Registration Health courses).

UoC Global Postgraduate Scholarships

  • Amount: £1,000 fees discount.
  • Requirements/Eligibility: For standard full-time on-campus taught courses (excluding all Pre-Registration Health courses).

UoC Global MBA Scholarships

  • Amount: £2,000 fees discount.
  • Requirements/Eligibility: For standard full-time on-campus taught MBA courses.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition: from £13,575 to £16,400 per year.
  • Graduate tuition: from £13,575 to £16,400 per year.

Visa requirements for University of Cumbria

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UK student visa requirements