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Crime, Justice and Psychology MSc at University of Leicester

University of Leicester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This MSc examines the relationship between crime, mental health and the law, in particular the relationship between mental disorder and offending.

Faculty: College of Life Sciences  |  Department: School of Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy  |  Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Criminological Research Methods, Theorising Crime and Deviance, Mental Disorder, Justice and Crime, Forensic and Legal Psychology, plus a dissertation and option modules.

Career pathways

The MSc equips you with skills that give you a head-start in today’s competitive job market.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first or second class honours degree from a British university or equivalent, usually in Criminology or a cognate discipline. Comparable professional qualifications or experience are considered. English language: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,150 for the whole programme (2027/28). Fee as listed for the MSc course. Source

International applicants: GBP 20,100 for the whole programme (2027/28). Fee as listed for the MSc course. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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