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Criminology with Forensic Psychology MSc

Kingston University London

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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 London

Kingston University London

  • University League Table

    89th

  • Campus address

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

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Kingston University welcomes students from more than 140 countries. Their fresh ideas and range of life experiences enrich the learning environment on campus.
Well known for its enterprise education expertise, the university has strong industry links with many global brands.
Significant investment in the campus, learning spaces and Future Skills curriculum has enhanced students' learning experience and career prospects.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    103rd out of 118 23

    99th out of 101 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 220
    112 51%

    93rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    55.0 55%

    108th

    34

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.96 74%

    102nd

    1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    110 52%

    73rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    45.0 45%

    97th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.94 74%

    87th

    65

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