MScCriminology and Criminal Psychology

Study location	United Kingdom, London (Greenwich Campus)
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MSc

Entry qualification	Undergraduate diploma (or higher) an undergraduate degree at 2.1 or above in criminology or a related discipline The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill) CAE: 176 (with a minimum of 162in each skill)

Other requirements	At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	gre.ac.uk/pg/ach/crimpsych

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Year 1
Students are required to study the following compulsory courses.

Criminal Investigative Psychology (15 credits)
Psychology, Development and Crime (15 credits)
Comparative Criminological Research Methods (30 credits)
Crime Theory (30 credits)
Criminology Postgraduate Dissertation (60 credits)
Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

Social Forensic Psychology (15 credits)
Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology (15 credits)
Contemporary Issues in Criminology (30 credits)
Crime, Terrorism and the State (30 credits)
Sex and Crime (30 credits)
Crime and Criminal Justice in a Globalised and Gendered World (30 credits)

Career opportunities

This programme encompasses criminological, legal, forensic and psychological approaches. It will appeal to those with a broad interest in criminology and criminal psychological issues, including those whose future employment is likely to involve public, private and/or non-governmental criminological or criminal justice work, or applied criminal/legal/forensic psychological work in the UK or internationally.

It is relevant to careers in local government, European and international institutions, and national and international non-governmental organisations. It will also appeal to those wishing to prepare for a research degree in humanities and social sciences.

To ensure we deliver the best learning experience for our students, the structure and delivery of courses may change to reflect knowledge and industry standards.