Northumbria University
Newcastle upon Tyne · Postgraduate
Criminology and Criminal Justice MA
Course snapshot
- Tuition fee
- £19,850/yr intl.
- Duration
- 1 year Full Time
- Intakes
- September
- IELTS
- 6.5 overall
- PTE
- Verify
- MOI
- Case by Case
- Campus
- City Campus
Always verify these on the official university page before applying.
Can I apply?
Academic requirement
International PG entry: UK 2:2 or 2:1 equivalent per course. India: 55% for one-year courses requiring a 2:2 (52% from Delhi/Mumbai/Pune Universities); 60% for one-year 2:1…
English requirement
IELTS 6.5 overall · MOI case-by-case
As a guide, if you meet IELTS 6.5 overall and the academic requirement above, you can usually apply directly. This is guidance from available data — not an admission decision.
English requirement
- IELTS
- 6.5 overall
- MOI
- Case by Case
- Intermediate English
- Case-by-case
Official MOI note
No central MOI policy is published; the official Nigeria country page explicitly rejects English-medium study as evidence — treat MOI as not accepted / needs_verification with Admissions.
Only tests published for this course are shown. Other tests (TOEFL, Duolingo, LanguageCert) may be accepted — check the official page.
Cost & scholarships
University-level scholarship guidance available — not confirmed for this specific course. Verify eligibility on the official page.
What to verify before applying
- Course-specific entry / academic requirement
- English requirement (IELTS 6.5 overall)
- MOI / PTE acceptance if unclear for your country
- Country-specific requirements (e.g. India board / percentage)
- Scholarship eligibility, amount and deadline
- Intake deadline for September
More detail
Full overview
This postgraduate course provides you with the opportunity to study historical, comparative and contemporary criminological theory, the application of research methods, policy and practice developments in crime, and criminal/social justice.
Modules
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Module lists change year to year — check the official course page for the current structure.
View modules on Northumbria websiteFull entry requirement notes
Academic requirement
International PG entry: UK 2:2 or 2:1 equivalent per course. India: 55% for one-year courses requiring a 2:2 (52% from Delhi/Mumbai/Pune Universities); 60% for one-year 2:1 courses and all two-year courses; Master's holders 55%; Graduate Certificate 45%+. Country-specific mappings on the International Entry tab.
IELTS
6.5 overall
PTE Academic
Not confirmed — verify with university.
MOI: Case by Case
No central MOI policy is published; the official Nigeria country page explicitly rejects English-medium study as evidence — treat MOI as not accepted / needs_verification with Admissions.
Full scholarship details
University-level guidance for postgraduate study at Northumbria University — not confirmed for this specific course. Verify on the official scholarship page.
PGT International Scholarship — South Asia 2026/27
£3,000
India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka (officially listed).
Self-funded Overseas-fee postgraduate taught students at Newcastle. Official exclusions: Advanced Practice and Study Abroad Masters, pre-registration Physiotherapy/OT/Nursing/Midwifery MSc, Social Work MA, Bar courses / Bar LLM / LLM Professional Legal Practice.
£3,000 automatic tuition-fee discount. Not combinable with other PG awards (highest value applies); £500 Early Payment Discount stacks. 2026/27 edition — needs_verification per intake.
PGT International Scholarship — Nigeria 2026/27
£6,000
Nigeria (officially listed).
Self-funded Overseas-fee PGT students at Newcastle; standard PGT exclusions apply (Advanced Practice, pre-registration health, Social Work, Bar/PLP LLM).
£6,000 automatic tuition-fee discount. £500 Early Payment Discount stacks. 2026/27 edition — needs_verification per intake.
PGT International Scholarship 2026/27 (general country list)
£3,000
Same 27-country official list as the UG general scholarship.
Self-funded Overseas-fee PGT students at Newcastle; standard PGT exclusions apply.
£3,000 automatic tuition-fee discount. £500 Early Payment Discount stacks. 2026/27 edition — needs_verification per intake.
PGT UK International Scholarship 2026/27
£3,000
Overseas/EU fee status, currently studying a Level 6 UG degree at a UK institution.
September 2026 or January 2027 PGT entry at Newcastle; self-funded.
£3,000 automatic tuition-fee discount. £500 Early Payment Discount stacks. 2026/27 edition — needs_verification.
GREAT Scholarship 2026 — Pakistan
£10,000 (one award)
Pakistan (British Council GREAT programme).
One award for a 1-year full-time PGT course; application-based.
£10,000. The 2026 application round CLOSED on 08 May 2026 (outcomes June 2026) — future cycles needs_verification.
Deadline: 2026 round closed (08 May 2026) · Official page
Alumni Discount 2026/27
20% of tuition fee
Graduates of Northumbria University / Newcastle Polytechnic, including TNE and exchange alumni.
Postgraduate taught and research, full-time, part-time or distance learning.
20% tuition-fee discount. NOT stackable with other PG scholarships (the highest-value single award applies), but the £500 Early Payment Discount stacks. 2026/27 edition — needs_verification.
Sanctuary Scholarship 2026/27 (UG & PGT)
100% fees + £9,000/yr
Asylum seekers living in North East England.
Application + interview; UG (max 3 years) and PGT editions.
100% fee waiver plus £9,000/yr living-cost support (UG terms). Applications for 2026/27 are CLOSED — future cycles needs_verification.
Deadline: 2026/27 applications closed · Official page
Bar Scholarship 2026/27
needs_verification
Multiple countries — needs_verification on the official page.
Bar Course applicants; details and amount needs_verification.
Listed on the official PG fees-funding pages; amount/terms not captured — needs_verification.
External schemes — Chevening, Fulbright, US Federal Aid, FINS
Per scheme
Per each external scheme (Chevening: Chevening-eligible countries incl. India; Fulbright/US Federal Direct Loans: USA; FINS: EU).
External/government programmes referenced on the official funding pages; own applications and deadlines.
Chevening is PG-only and fully funded on Chevening terms; US applicants can use Federal Direct Loans (FAFSA) via the official federal-aid page. All terms needs_verification per cycle.
Early Payment Discount 2026/27 (universal)
£500
All international students with Overseas fee status (UG and PGT).
Pay the tuition deposit by 29 May 2026 (September 2026 entry) or 30 October 2026 (January 2027 entry). Officially NOT available for Pathways/IFP, Distance Learning, Study Abroad or i2i programmes.
£500 discount — the only award that officially STACKS with the country scholarships and the Alumni Discount. 2026/27 edition — needs_verification per intake.
Deadline: 29 May 2026 (Sep) / 30 Oct 2026 (Jan) · Official page
Career outcomes & city life
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City life — Newcastle upon Tyne
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Application timeline
Next intakes: September
Application deadlines vary — verify with the university. International applicants should typically apply 3–6 months before the intake.
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