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MSc Criminology and Criminal Psychology

Canterbury Christ Church University

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Course options

  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Canterbury

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Shape the future of justice with the MSc Criminology & Criminal Psychology, an interdisciplinary degree designed to help you understand, analyse, and influence responses to crime and justice. Combining criminological theory with psychological insight, this MSc will equip you with the advanced knowledge and practical skills needed to address complex issues across criminal justice, rehabilitation, and social policy. What you’ll learn Analyse criminal behaviour through psychological and criminological perspectives. Evaluate justice systems and policies with a focus on ethics, rights, and evidence-based practice. Apply psychological theory to offender management, rehabilitation, and crime prevention. Develop advanced research, analytical, and communication skills for professional and academic impact. Enhance your employability through real-world case studies, expert supervision, and interdisciplinary collaboration. You’ll explore how psychological processes underpin offending behaviour, victimisation, and rehabilitation, whilst developing a critical understanding of justice, human rights, and society's responses to crime. The course focuses on applying research and theory to real-world contexts, preparing you for diverse career paths in criminal justice, law enforcement, prisons, probation, NGOs, and policymaking. Our expert academic team will ensure your learning is grounded in both research excellence and industry relevance. You’ll also benefit from personalised academic support and opportunities for independent research, translating your academic knowledge into real-world application.

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Tuition fees

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£ 17,000per year

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University information

Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury Christ Church University

  • University League Table

    92nd

  • Campus address

    Canterbury, N Holmes Rd, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 1QU, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    70th out of 118 22

    82nd out of 103 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    98 48%

    107th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    69.0 69%

    19th

    49

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.35 84%

    5th

    10

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    104 52%

    62nd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    51.0 51%

    82nd

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.26 82%

    13th

    24

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