MSc Criminal Justice & Security

Recognising the intensive nature of the course, applicants for the MSc Criminal Justice & Security are expected to satisfy the following minimum requirements:

An initial degree (usually a good Honours degree of 2:1 or above) in similarly related discipline such as (Criminal Justice, Forensics, Law, Professional Policing, Criminology, Psychology, Health & Social Care, Social Work, etc.); or

A 2:2 degree in similarly related discipline such as (Criminal Justice, Forensics, Law, Professional Policing, Criminology, Psychology, Health & Social Care, Social Work, etc.); with an interview – considered on a case-by-case basis; or

Students with degrees outside of a similarly related discipline will be considered on a case-by-case basis subject to an admissions interview; or

Hold a suitable professional qualification from an appropriate professional body. In some instances, those with higher level professional qualifications may be exempt from specific taught modules. Such exemptions would be discussed on a case-by-case basis with the Programme Director.​​ Exceptional entry routes

Students whose first language is not English, a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no sub-score lower than 5.5 (or equivalent qualification). TOEFL IBT (Internet Based Test) ​Overall score: 72. Minimum scores required in each skill area are: Reading: 18, Listening: 17, Writing: 17 Speaking: 20.

Expected September 2026

Expected September 2026

• Cardiff, United Kingdom