Develop a deep insight into crime and what causes criminal behaviour by studying this uniquely practical and applied course
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.
Due to the competitive nature of this programme, we advise you submit your application as early as possible and before 31st July at the latest.
The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at 2:2 (or equivalent) in a related subject (e.g. social sciences, criminology, psychology, sociology, law, humanities, forensic nursing, policing). Where possible, those applying with a 2:2 should seek to gain some relevant experience before applying.
We may also consider lesser qualifications if you have sufficient relevant work experience within the industry.
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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
For module information for this course please visit https://www.napier.ac.uk/courses/msc-applied-criminology-and-forensic-psychology-postgraduate-fulltime
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