MSc Psychology: Legal and Criminological at University of Cumbria

Programme overview

On this programme, you can build on your existing learning experiences to advance your academic and professional development in a stimulating and challenging environment. You will gain specialised knowledge and a critical awareness of issues in Legal and Criminological Psychology. You'll cover the application of psychology to forensic and legal issues.

Faculty: Institute of Health | Duration: Part-time: 2 Years | Study mode: part-time | Intake: September | Location: Carlisle, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Psychology: Legal and Criminological course provides a set of modules that will enhance specialist subject knowledge and key skills for working in the criminal justice system, all delivered by subject specialists. It is designed to build on your existing learning experiences and offers flexible learning opportunities to improve your career prospects. Modules include: Research Skills and Methods; Criminal Psychology, Offending Behaviour and the Criminal Justice System; Working with Specialist Populations in Forensic Psychology Settings; Professional Values and Ethics; Interpersonal Violence and Abuse; Negotiated learning; Dissertation.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Students should have a 2:2 or above in a relevant undergraduate degree. Students with other qualifications may be admitted to the course, please contact the Enquiry Centre for further details. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be considered for relevant prior learning at the same academic level. Minimum entry: 2:2 Honours degree.

Domestic applicants: GBP 6,900 a year (2025/26) Source

International applicants: GBP 14,900 a year (2025/26) Source

Intake: September

Duration: Part-time: 2 Years

Apply through the official page: https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/study/how-to-apply/

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