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- MSc Applied Criminology and Forensic Psychology
Course options
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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
Edinburgh Napier University
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
09-SEP-24
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
Develop a deep insight into crime and what causes criminal behaviour by studying this uniquely practical and applied course
Overview
Studying applied criminology and forensic psychology at postgraduate level will allow you to develop a range of enquiring, analytical and practical skills benefitting you as a practitioner or researcher.
You’ll have the opportunity of a work placement alongside specialised modules covering mediation, international criminology, assessment of offenders, child protection and advanced quantitative and qualitative research methods. These modules will give you a valuable set of skills for both employment and further research.
Your tutors are all experts in this field. We also invite external practitioners who bring their practical skills and experience to the course throughout the year.
Course details
You’ll develop a critical awareness of topics at the forefront of criminology and forensic psychology, as well as the contexts and theories that influence practice in these areas.
The applied focus of this course provides an excellent foundation in risk assessment of offenders, use of forensic interviewing strategies, mediation skills and facial composite construction.
Alongside these skills you’ll also learn directly from leading experts about current research and debates in criminology and forensic psychology which directly affect people at all points in the legal system.
Additionally, you'll acquire excellent transferable research skills in both quantitative and qualitative methods which will enable you to carry out high-quality research in a variety of contexts and with ethical integrity.
Careers
- HM Prisons and secure units
- Probation service
- Police services
- Social work (requires further study)
- Court services
- Legal services
- Voluntary sector
- Community development
- Adult guidance
- Local and central government
- Academia and research
- Health services
- Forensic services
- Private practice.
Modules
Tuition fees
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- Moldova
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- Republic of Ireland
- Romania
- Russia
- Rwanda
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- Saudi Arabia
- Scotland
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- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Sierra Leone
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- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
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- Sudan
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£ 15,420per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
89th
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Campus address
Edinburgh Napier University, 219 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, City Of, EH14 1DJ, Scotland
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
65th out of 118 32
34th out of 101 1
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Entry standards
/ Max 215168 79%18th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10054.0 54%74th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.14 83%11th
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Entry standards
/ Max 198175 85%8th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10056.0 56%46th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.03 81%11th
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