Media, Crime & Violence

Entry requirements

First or second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in a relevant discipline, usually in the humanities and/or social sciences.

Months of entry

January

Course content

This course aims to explore media representations of crime and violence, and to consider the media as a vehicle for crime, violence and/or justice. As such, this course will provide you with:

• an understanding of how media and cultural contexts shape understandings and practices of crime, violence, victimisation and justice;
• a critical understanding of contexts, arguments, theories, and debates across criminology, media and cultural studies so that you develop an interdisciplinary understanding of major themes and topical issues relating to this course;
• skills in the analysis of media texts, practices and consumption as these relate to crime, violence and justice.

Our MSc Media, Crime & Violence is designed and delivered by a dynamic team of internationally recognised experts in criminology, media, and cultural studies. It's a unique and interdisciplinary course that fosters an inclusive learning environment. You'll develop a critical understanding of contemporary theories and issues in areas such as crime, violence, victimisation and justice. You'll also gain a cutting-edge insight of how media and cultural contexts influence how these concepts are understood and addressed.

By the end of the course, you'll leave with an applied knowledge and understanding of a range of research methods (both qualitative and quantitative) which can be used to analyse print, audio/visual and digital media texts, practices and consumption, as these relate to the core themes of the class.

Information for international students

The Pre-Masters Programme is a preparation course held at the University of Strathclyde International Study Centre, for international students (non-UK/Ireland) who do not meet the academic entry requirements for a Masters degree at the University of Strathclyde.

Upon successful completion, you'll be able to progress to this degree course at the University of Strathclyde.

Fees and funding

Humanities & Social Sciences: Glasgow 850 International Masters Scholarship, January 2026