MSc Criminology
at Southampton University, Southampton

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MSc Criminology
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Southampton University
Overview

University of Southampton offers MSc Criminology at PG level. Available for Indian students, this course can be completed in 1 year. To be eligible, Indian students should have required scores in exams such as IELTS and PTE. Also, they have to submit all the mandatory documents as part of the admission process. For an Indian student the budget to study at University of Southampton should include tuition and cost of living. The first-year University of Southampton tuition fee for MSc Criminology is GBP 24,200. The cost of living is approx GBP 6,886. The cost of living covers accommodation, food, travel, books, supplies and other expenses.

Duration	1 year
Tuition & Fees	₹28.08 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	PG Degree

MSc Criminology

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Fees
Entry Requirements
Application Process
Rankings
Placements
Highlights
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MSc Criminology
at
Southampton University
Fees

The fee structure for the MSc Criminology at the University of Southampton covers the first-year tuition fees along with other additional charges, including the Books and supplies charges; facilities cost and many more offered by the University of Southampton. Other than tuition costs, students need to pay living expenses that cover various factors like rent, food, transportation, utility, and other personal expenses. The average cost of living is GBP 6,886. The total tuition fees for the first year of MSc Criminology is GBP 24,200.

Find more details about University of Southampton MSc Criminology on the fee breakup, from the table mentioned below.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 28,08,410

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 7,99,120
Transportation	INR 92,840

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 Pound = INR 116.05 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 6ᵗʰ June 2025

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MSc Criminology
at
Southampton University
Entry Requirements

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Applicants must have a 2:1 degree in social sciences, criminology or sociology.

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PTE

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IELTS

Marks - 6.5/9
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Applicants with 70% in English at Class XII from CBSE or CISCE may be exempted from additional English language requirements

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MSc Criminology
at
Southampton University
Application Process

Step one

Prepare documents for application

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Two academic reference letters are required

Submit resume/CV (For MBA)

Step two

Additional documents required

Degree certificate(s) (and translated version if necessary)
- If students are still studying for the qualification they should provide a partial transcript
Degree transcript(s)(and translated version if necessary)
English language qualification
Personal Statement explaining why you want to take the course

Step three

Start your online application

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/criminology-masters-msc

Step four

Application fees for this course

Pound 50 = INR 5.8 Thousand

Students can choose to pay in 3 installments. Payments are due as follows:
- 34% of fees by Monday 04 October 2021
- 33% of fees by Monday 10 January 2022
- 33% of fees by Monday 25 April 2022

Step five

Application deadline

Fall (Sept): 29th May

*The dates specified are tentative dates as per the previous year records. Our expert counselors can help with exact deadline date. Connect with the expert now!

MSc Criminology
at
Southampton University
Rankings

Course Ranking

University Ranking

Rank	Rank Publisher
#126	Arts and Humanities THE (Times Higher Education), 2025
#151	Sociology QS, 2025
#76	Sociology ARWU (Shanghai Ranking), 2024

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MSc Criminology
at
Southampton University
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2021)
Internship Available	Yes

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Students Ratings & Reviews

4.4/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

67% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Academically oriented

Multi-dimensional

Friendly

Fun loving

Internships3.7

Part time work4.4

Post study jobs4.3

Quality of faculty4.8

Student Life4.6

Value for money4.3

Public transportation4.9

Safety4.7

Indian Food4.2

Permanent Immigration4.1

Mathangi Vijayakumar Verified Icon

MSc in Accounting and Finance - Batch of 2025

Offered by University of Southampton

4.8

A fun, immersive, and intensive experience.

Tips: There are a lot of scholarship opportunities available for students here. I was lucky enough to receive a full scholarship from the university to study here. It was difficult to adapt to the British culture at first, but over time, with the help of friends and peers, it started feeling like a 2nd home! Overall, I am genuinely glad I took the decision to study abroad in this particular university and country.

Likes (Student Life): Student life is fantastic here. The University puts a lot of effort into making each and every student feel comfortable. It organises numerous events like Colour run, graduation ball, Painting, sports activities, Karaoke Thursdays, pool activities, and so much more. My typical day in college looks like - attending classes, roaming around on campus and participating in fun activities during break, having lunch with my friends, attending more classes, and heading to the library in the evening to prepare for assignments/exams.

Dislikes (Internships): There are various internship opportunities available, but they are mostly for Bachelor's students. Finding one for an M.Sc. student can be time-consuming, but it is possible. Nowadays, it is hard to find a job that provides sponsorship. Luckily, one can still work here after graduation with their Postgraduate Work Visa for two years. That gives one time to decide what exactly to do.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1035

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 25000

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2025Read more

Yash Shah

MSc Data and Decision Analytics - Batch of 2022

Offered by University of Southampton

4.5

Opportunistic, growth, and fun loving with academic focused.

Tips: Students should do their own research because everyone has different preferences. There are scholarships, and there are lots of cultural societies to join that provide opportunities for networking.

Likes (Value for money): Considering the fees for my course I feel it was worth it as you will be getting a degree from one of the top 100 universities in the world and also Russell Group university. Also, the cost of living in Southampton is relatively less than other cities and it has all the required amenities.

Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): If you have around 3 to 5 years of prior experience, then it's relatively easy to get a job with a Skilled Worker visa. Once you complete 5 years on that, you can get permanent residency. However, I am not planning to settle in the UK and have different priorities.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 850

Prepping time for classes3 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 52000

Reviewed on 25 May 2025Read more

Anonymous

MSc Internet of Things - Batch of 2025

Offered by University of Southampton

3.4

Know what you want to achieve and do your own research.

Tips: Vegetarians/Vegans may have a hard time after coming here initially. Once they figure out the food they want, it gets better. People who don't like partying and drinking may have to go out and put some effort into finding the people who vibe with them, as partying and drinking culture is dominant here. The course is okay, the university is good, and the country is good during summers, but in winters, it can get depressing due to the bad weather.

Likes (Public transportation): The university has its own buses that are well-connected with the entire city. The frequency is good as well. The bus transport may be a bit costly, depending on your frequency of travel. However, there are cycle and electric scooters freely available around the city; simply download the app and use them. They are much more affordable than the bus.

Dislikes (Value for money): The tuition fee for my course isn't justified from my perspective. I had some prior working knowledge of my field, and I expected to upskill myself. However, I didn't get to learn much from the course itself. For M.Sc. for semester 1, there are just 2/2.5 months of teaching before the Christmas vacation arrives, post which you have your exams. Then the same for semester 2, 2/2.5 months of teaching, then vacation, and then exams. After that, you have to work only on your final project, no college after your 2nd semester. One can learn so much more by opting for hands-on courses in your own country than paying so much more and not getting the quality in return. Generally, people who are suffering here will still post all good things on social media, which misleads those students who are deciding whether they should come to the UK for higher education. Do your own research and then decide. The only thing that is the MVP here is the value of the degree from here, since this university has a good international rating.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 1400

Prepping time for classes4 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 22 May 2025Read more

Siddharth Raut Verified Icon

MSc Software Engineering - Batch of 2023

Offered by University of Southampton

4.3

University of Southampton is a great university with highly qualified faculty.

Tips: The transition was smoother than expected. A suggestion is to try to decide your flatmates before you come here, living with friends will help with homesickness and overall, a better life abroad. There was no scholarship for the ECS Department at the University of Southampton. I did, however, complete two part-time paid technical internships that helped me with my cost of living. The course was decent; I expected a bit more from it, but overall, the facilities provided were very good. And thanks to the less demanding course, I could complete two internships during the second and third semesters. I personally love living and working in the UK.

Likes (Internships): The ECS department at University of Southampton has an active Placement Office and cell that sends out at least two emails per day, often for new roles or jobs. The officer also hosts talks with various companies, such as giants like Apple and Google as well as niche markets such as McLaren and Alpine. There are also some offers from small-scale companies. The University of Southampton Internship Portals has a lot of internship offers. I applied for and completed an internship there, but then I also got another internship from a company that a placement officer sent. For me, internships went great, and I'm not the only one – some of my friends got internships through this portal, too.

Dislikes (Value for money): The course was all theory, and especially for subjects like Web and mobile application development, we expected some hands-on lab sessions in our curriculum, which was unfortunately not possible. The ECS department at University of Southampton does not provide any scholarships, so the fee that I paid which is 28,000 GBP was somewhat on the higher end than what the course offered.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 900

Prepping time for classes10 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 30000

Reviewed on 22 May 2025Read more

Miruthula Asokan Verified Icon

MSc Business Analytics and Management Sciences - Batch of 2024

Offered by University of Southampton

4.3

The campus is warm and vibrant and has many on-campus events.

Tips: It's a life-changing experience from my point of view, as you get to meet people from all around the world, and try new things you never dream of doing before. The University of Southampton has more than 200+ different clubs and societies, so there is something for everyone. For business school, you can also get a dean's scholarship of around 8000 pounds if you have 80% in your undergrad.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 750

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 32000

Reviewed on 30 Apr 2025Read more

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MSc Criminology
at
Southampton University
Highlights

Develop the skills to understand contemporary crime and criminal justice policy on this MSc Criminology degree. Explore concepts in crime, deviance and criminal behaviour to analyse the social issues facing our world.
This course will help you pursue a successful academic career, or roles with the police, the prison service, the NHS or security companies.
Students will train in applied criminology, criminal justice, policing, penology and victimology on this master's degree. Optional modules in related disciplines will help you specialise in your field of interest.
This criminology master's highlights the connections between research and professional practice to prepare you for a wide range of professional careers as well as for PhD studies.
Students will be be taught and supervised by internationally recognised criminologists whose research and policy analyses are used by government departments, criminal justice agencies and the media.