Overview
The MSc in Criminology and Criminal Psychology from University of Greenwich 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.
What you should know about this course
- You’ll learn about the changing nature of psychology, law, and criminology, and their professional applications.
- Your optional modules help you gain insights into areas of your choice
- It is not accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) because the primary focus is criminology. It is not a Master’s in Psychology
- The course does meet the British Criminology Society benchmarks for postgraduate taught courses.
- If you studied the BSc Criminology and Criminal Psychology degree at Greenwich and took the Social Forensic Psychology module, you cannot take the same module again for the MSc, nor can you take the Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology module.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Criminal Investigative Psychology
- Psychology, Development and Crime
- Comparative Criminological Research Methods
- Crime Theory
- Criminology Postgraduate Dissertation
- Social Forensic Psychology
- Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- We have no formal deadlines for applications submitted to the university, however, you should make sure to apply as soon as possible.
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Credits
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Disciplines
Psychology Criminal Law Criminology View 856 other Masters in Psychology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- You should have a UK undergraduate degree at 2.1 or above (or an equivalent qualification - both level and grade - from a recognised non-UK university) in criminology or a related discipline.
Tuition Fee
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International
14500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14500 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
8750 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8750 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for City of London
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.