The MSc Crime and Justice at the University of South Wales is a full-time 1 Year Postgraduate program in the field of Social Sciences. Delivered at the University's Treforest Campus campus in Pontypridd, United Kingdom, the course offers a balanced mix of academic study and practical experience.
Ideal for Bangladeshi students and other international applicants, this program provides high-quality education at a full-time competitive international tuition fee of £ 16,900 Starting each September, it is designed to equip students with essential skills for advanced study and professional growth.
The University of South Wales offers modern facilities and a supportive environment, ensuring international students receive the guidance and resources needed for success. With a welcoming campus community and dedicated support services, Bangladeshi students can confidently plan their study abroad journey in the United Kingdom through this program.
Course Highlights
Students will examine in-depth criminological issues and question and critically evaluate debates around notions of crime and justice both in philosophical and practice related ways, and from a variety of different perspectives.
Ideal for practitioners, managers, and policy makers, working within the criminal justice and related fields, to continue their professional development; or recent undergraduates wanting to pursue a career in the criminal justice system.
Course Modules
Compulsory
Learning Structure
- Teaching
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- Each module is taught over a 5-week period. Full-time students attend every week during term-time. You'll be taught by research active world-renowned experts in criminology, in addition to hearing from expert practitioner guest speakers.
- Assessment
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- This course assesses students in a range of inclusive and authentic ways, relevant to working within criminal justice fields, which includes formative assessment that takes place as part of the in-class delivery to measure learning progress and understanding; and summative assessment, which takes place at the end of each module.
Entry Requirements
- A four-year undergraduate degree in a social science or related discipline with CGPA 2.75 or 55% of marks from recognised institution.
English Language Requirements
Listening
5.5
Reading
5.5
Writing
5.5
Speaking
5.5
Documentary Evidence List
- Academic transcripts (Bachelor degree)
- Degree certificate
- English test (IELTS/ TOEFL/ PTE/ Duolingo - UKVI accepted)
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- 2 Recommendation Letters (LORs)
- Updated CV/ Resume
- Research Proposal (for Research/ PhD)
- Work experience certificate(s) (if study gap)
- Passport copy
Study Gaps
For applicants with an academic or professional gap of up to 5 years, admission is generally considered acceptable. If the gap exceeds this period, applications may still be successful but will typically be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
To strengthen your profile, it is important to:
- Provide a clear explanation of how you spent the gap period (e.g., employment, further learning, personal responsibilities).
- Emphasize the skills and experiences you developed during this time that are relevant to the program.
- Demonstrate that your academic qualifications continue to meet the course entry requirements.
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Last reviewed on 25 September 2025.