Master of Science - Criminology and Criminal Psychology

By studying Criminology and Criminal Psychology, MSc, students will learn about the changing nature of psychology, law and criminology, and how to apply their knowledge in the forensic and legal arenas. It will develop their ability to relate theory to practice with its broad coverage of criminological, forensic and psychological approaches to crime. Specific modules include criminal investigative psychology, crime theory, social forensic psychology, and crime, terrorism and the state.

Students will be taught by the School of Law and Criminology. Their teaching is delivered by an experienced team of lecturers which includes academics and practitioners with experience in criminal justice. All of the teaching team hold a teaching qualification.

Many of Criminology and Criminal Psychology, MSc graduates already have careers, but some seek promotion or change roles within the same organization. Others join the criminal justice system (police, courts, probation, prisons), work in security, intelligence, research or for a charitable or commercial organization.