MScCriminology and Criminal Psychology
Study location | United Kingdom, London (Greenwich Campus) |
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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. |
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Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill) |
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Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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Overview
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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.
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