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MScCriminology and Criminal Psychology

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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.

Apply now! Fall semester 2023/24
Application period has ended
Notes
Please see the university profile or contact us for the deadlines that apply to you
Apply now! Fall semester 2023/24
Application period has ended
Notes
Please see the university profile or contact us for the deadlines that apply to you