MSc Criminology with Forensic Psychology at Kingston University

Gain in-depth insight into crime, justice, and the role of psychology in investigations and the courtroom. This course combines criminology and forensic psychology, equipping you with research skills and critical knowledge relevant to policing, victimisation, offender behaviour, and the wider justice system.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Social Sciences  |  Department: School of Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences  |  Duration: 2 years part time / 1 year full time  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Criminology is a dynamic and multi-disciplinary subject that draws upon a range of theoretical frameworks and social research techniques to explore criminological phenomena. You will engage with the theoretical ideas that govern the discipline and apply them to better understand the substantive issues in the study of crime, harm and justice. Modules - core modules: Investigative and Legal Processes in Forensic Psychology, Criminology Dissertation, Crime, Harm and Criminal Justice, Theorising Crime, Researching Crime.

Career pathways

You’ll complete this course well-prepared for careers in a range of public and private sector organisations. Previous graduates have progressed to roles in policy making, offender management, crime reduction, multi-agency partnerships, security, counter-terrorism and policing.

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