Crime, Justice and Psychology

Entry requirements

A first or second class honours degree from British university or equivalent international academic qualifications. It is expected that this would usually be in Criminology or a cognate discipline. Comparable professional qualifications or experience will be considered. However, where more clarity is required you will be asked to undertake a short written assessment.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The MSc in Crime, Justice, Psychology provides you with an in-depth understanding of the relatinship between psychology, mental disorder, crime and law, enabling you to analyse its implications for the treatment and management of offenders.

The course has been prepared by lecturers who are at the forefront of the research in this field. You will gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of crime and its consequences, both theorectical and applied, with a particular focus on the psychology of offending.

Information for international students

English Language Requirement

IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If your first language is not English, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. If you do not yet meet our requirements, our English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help you to improve your English to the necessary standard.