Criminology: Research Methods and Applications MSc
Course Overview - Criminology: Research Methods and Applications MSc
Criminology: Research Methods and Applications (MSc)
Discover and critique various approaches to criminology in our MSc Criminology: Research Methods and Applications. Explore how you can make a positive impact on society by understanding criminal behaviour and the responses to it.
Studying at the Department of Law and Criminology, you’ll benefit from a range of expertise and research methods. You’ll cover topics related to crime, deviance, and punishment. You’ll also consider the implications of crime in cyberspace, not just the physical world.
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Criminology: Research Methods and Applications (MSc)<br/>Discover and critique various approaches to criminology in our MSc Criminology: Research Methods and Applications. Explore how you can make a positive impact on society by understanding criminal behaviour and the responses to it.<br/><br/>Studying at the Department of Law and Criminology, you’ll benefit from a range of expertise and research methods. You’ll cover topics related to crime, deviance, and punishment. You’ll also consider the implications of crime in cyberspace, not just the physical world.<br/><br/>Organised crime poses one of the most complex threats to security nationally and globally. Join Royal Holloway to study a course delivered by changemakers keen to address the challenge.<br/><br/>Tackle real challenges<br/>Build your data literacy skills to help you analyse statistical and qualitative data<br/>Benefit from insights from other subjects such as social psychology, sociology, and other social sciences<br/>Gain the specialist skills to pursue a career in the criminal justice system or the academic world<br/>Build a strong foundation<br/>You could follow various career paths: law enforcement, security companies, the public sector, or further postgraduate study. You could use your knowledge of criminological research in policymaking. And your skills of critical thinking, problem-solving and attention to detail will equip you well in business.<br/><br/>We sometimes make changes to our courses to improve your experience. If this happens, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Royal Holloway
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Institution Code
R72
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs  | Academic Year | Year | 
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £12,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | 
| EU, International | £23,100 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | 













