Postgraduate Study: Connect to your career in Criminology

At Birmingham City School of Social Sciences, we give you the critical and analytical tools you need to succeed in your discipline and profession. 

Our outstanding research expertise in Criminology provides the perfect foundation for you to specialise in your chosen field of study on both taught and research pathways.

We offer two high-quality postgraduate Criminology Masters courses, designed to make you stand out in your career.

MA Criminology

Our MA Criminology course has been designed for both recent graduates and practitioners who wish to develop their understanding of the debates surrounding crime and the criminal justice system.
MA Criminology >>

MA Security Studies

On this Masters course you will consider security threats across a range of different perspectives, discussing their implications for security at the international, national and local levels.
MA Security Studies >>

Why choose Birmingham City University? 

• You will experience research-led teaching and study alongside a team of academics with diverse expertise who are actively publishing in the field.
• Our courses have flexible study options, enabling you to focus on either an academic route or a more practice-based approach.
• You will study in a School that has relationships with a number of criminal justice agencies and non-Government organisations, including the local Community Safety Partnership, HMP Grendon and the Howard League.
• You will live and study in an exciting, vibrant environment and engage with local, national and international businesses. 

Liam Brolan
MA Criminology graduate