Criminology and Criminal Psychology MSc
Course Overview - Criminology and Criminal Psychology MSc
This master’s degree equips you with a deep understanding of the concepts, theories, methods and principles central to criminology and criminal psychology.
By studying Criminology and Criminal Psychology, youll learn about the changing nature of psychology, law and criminology, and how to apply your knowledge in the forensic and legal arenas. The course will develop your ability to relate theory to practice with its broad coverage of criminological, forensic and psychological approaches to crime. Specific modules include criminal investigative psychology, c...
<strong>This master’s degree equips you with a deep understanding of the concepts, theories, methods and principles central to criminology and criminal psychology.</strong><br/><br/>By studying Criminology and Criminal Psychology, youll learn about the changing nature of psychology, law and criminology, and how to apply your knowledge in the forensic and legal arenas. The course will develop your 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.<br/><br/>The MSc in Criminology and Criminal Psychology will open a diverse range of career paths. Once you graduate, you will be well-placed for employment in public, private, and/or criminal justice work, or criminal, legal, and forensic psychological work.<br/><br/><strong>What you should know about this course</strong><br/>• You’ll learn about the changing nature of psychology, law, and criminology, and their professional applications.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Your optional modules help you gain insights into areas of your choice.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• It is not accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) because the primary focus is criminology. It is not a Master’s in Psychology.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• The course meets the British Criminology Society benchmarks for postgraduate taught courses.<br/><br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Greenwich Maritime Campus
Application Details
Varied
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
Unknown
Institution Code
G70
Points of Entry
Unknown
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £11,800 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £18,700 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
































