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Criminology with Forensic Psychology MSc

Kingston University

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Course options

4 options available

  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Penrhyn Road Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

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.Studying this MSc in Criminology with Forensic Psychology at Kingston University will give you the skills to progress to careers in a wide range of private and public sector organisations.Previous graduates have gone on to work in policy making, offender management, crime reduction and more.During the course, you’ll consider the formal responses to offending behaviour. You’ll unpack policing, punishment, rehabilitation and wider social control strategies, as well as studying the criminalisation process and engaging critically with crime reduction methods.Through a blend of practical and theoretical learning, you’ll critically evaluate a range of historical and contemporary investigative methods. You’ll study investigative and legal processes, exploring how psychological methods can improve interviewing techniques and police inquiry decision-making.Alongside the forensic component, you’ll also examine social, economic and political contexts that lead to crime and victimisation.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
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£ 18,700per year

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University information

Kingston University

Kingston University

  • University League Table

    88th

  • Campus address

    Penrhyn Road Campus, Penrhyn Road, Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2EE, United Kingdom

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A global learning environment with students from more than 140 countries, developing cross-cultural awareness and the skills needed for international careers.
Industry-connected education that embeds enterprise, applied learning and employer insight to prepare graduates for a rapidly evolving global workplace.
Continued investment in campuses, digital learning and the Future Skills curriculum to equip students with adaptable, career-ready expertise.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    103rd out of 118

    92nd out of 103 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    103 50%

    91st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    51.0 51%

    111th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    94th

    8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    103 51%

    65th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    46.0 46%

    94th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.09 77%

    63rd

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