Birkbeck, University Of London - [BBK], London, England - Courses & Fees

London, EnglandUniversity Public College

The central focus of thisÊmultidisciplinary postgraduate degree in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice at Birkbeck, University of London is the interface between criminal law and criminal justice. In addition to studying established critical and theoretical perspectives, the programme also has a humanities focus, which offers an opportunity to explore and engage with cutting-edge scholarship in the subject.

The programme is delivered by staff from the School of Law and its Institute for Criminal Policy Research, and a range of visiting international scholars and practitioners.

Important Dates

Event	Start Date
Application Start Date	Oct 15, 2023

Fees & Funding

Tution & Application Fees

Year	Year 1	Year 2
Tuition Fees	₹2313381	₹2313381
Total Fees	₹2313381	₹2313381

Eligibility & Entry Requirement

Academic Eligibility:

Students must a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university to get admission to this program.
Students require a minimum GPA of 3 on a 4.0 scale for the program.
Students should have a second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in an any subject.

Indian Student Eligibility:

Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

Students must complete a 4-year undergraduate degree with first class in a relevant field from a recognized institution.
Students need to submit minimum GRE exam scores for a better chance of admission.
Students professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience in a field relevant to graduate study in the humanities will be taken into consideration positively.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.

Scores Required

79 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

6.5 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

62 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

3 / 4

Minimum gpa

Graduation GPA

Required Document List

The following required documents are:

Resume: Outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
Academic records: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
Three Letter of Recommendation: A recommendation letter should include information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, why they are qualified, and the specific skills they have.
Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores and Successful applicants typically provide a score in the 50th percentile.
Transcripts: Official transcripts from all educational institutions students have attended.

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VISA & Work Study

VISA

If students are not from the UK and they do not already have residency here, students may need to apply for a visa.

The visa students apply for varies according to the length of students course:

Courses of more than six months' duration: Student visa
Courses of less than six months' duration: Standard Visitor visa

International students who require a Student visa should apply for their full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. If students are living in the UK on a Student visa, they will not be eligible to enrol as a student on Birkbeck's part-time courses (with the exception of some modules).

Career and Placement after Course

Careers and Employability

Graduates can pursue a career in the legal professions, police, probation, research, or journalism. Possible professions include community development officer, police or prison officer, social or youth worker, or adult guidance worker. This degree can also be useful in a variety of local government positions, or in becoming a researcher or journalist.

Job Profile:

Government Advocate
Government Pleader
Additional Public Prosecutor
Criminal Law Practitioner
Lecturer
Standing Counsel

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

Name	Amount	International Students Eligible	Application Deadline
Axol Science Scholarship	₹209840	Yes	N/A
Aga khan Foundation Scholarships	Variable	Yes	Mar 17, 2023
ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships	₹419680	Yes	Apr 20, 2023
BrokerFish International student scholarship	₹104920	Yes	N/A