Why study MSc in Criminology and Criminal Psychology?

The MSc focuses on the key theoretical and empirical dimensions that are central to understanding the individual, group and societal nature of crime. Drawing on a wide variety of social scientific and psychological traditions, this engaging and fascinating degree gets to the heart of the meaning, causes and responses to crime and criminal behaviour.

You will learn to systematically apply theories and concepts from criminology and psychology to understand historical and contemporary debates relating to criminal activity. You will also develop your ability to utilise an empirical evidence-base to understand how crime is researched and theorised. Central to this captivating degree is an explicit grounding of understandings of crime on conceptualisations of justice – criminal, social, political, environmental etc. This concern for fully understanding meanings of justice opens the possibility for explorations of crime to the fullest.

Throughout the course you will learn in small groups, in which discussion and debate are key to your learning. You will study alongside students specialising in criminological and psychological subjects but will also take modules that enable you to work with students from a range of social science disciplines, exposing you to multidisciplinary thinking and increasing your opportunities for networking.

You will be taught by lecturers from a range of backgrounds who are actively researching and/or have practical experience of contemporary relevant topics. Consequently, you will leave with key graduate skills, new networks, and a wealth of new knowledge and understanding. No matter what sector you decide to work in, you can use this MSc to gain a foothold in a professional career pathway.