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MSc Criminal Psychology and Victimology (Distance Learning)

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    MSc 2 years part-time by distance learning

Course Description

Explore what’s behind the experiences of both offenders and victims of crime on this part-time Master’s degree in Criminal Psychology and Victimology, studying at your own pace via distance learning.

You’ll learn how taking a psychological approach, such as through offender profiling, can be the key to a criminal investigation. You’ll look at different types of offending behaviour with a view to understanding those behind it and working with them to reduce rates of reoffending.

You’ll also gain an insight into the challenges faced by victims of crime, and study the theoretical perspectives that inform our understanding of victimisation. You’ll explore the wider historical and political contexts that influence victim-centred policy and legislation, gaining the skills you need to advocate for victims of crime anywhere within the criminal justice system.

Entry Requirements

Qualifications or experience

  • A minimum of a second-class honours degree in a relevant subject (Social Science, Humanities, Law, Psychology, or Management subject). Information Technology or science related subjects will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
  • Applicants with equivalent professional experience in a relevant organisation will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.

English language requirements

  • English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) with no component score below 6.0.

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Fees

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Programme Funding

If you meet our criteria, you could get a £3000 tuition fees discount – visit website for details

Student Destinations

Graduates of this course can go on to roles such as:

  • police or law enforcement officer
  • probation or prison officer
  • data analyst
  • intelligence analyst
  • cybersecurity

Graduates of this course can go on to work for organisations such as:

  • the Civil Service
  • national and international Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)
  • Government agencies and departments internationally
  • probation and prison service
  • the Courts
  • local administration / authorities
  • private security companies
  • charities

Module Details

Year 1

Core modules

You’ll take all core modules.

  • Psychology and Offending Behaviour – 30 credits
  • Research Methods – 30 credits
  • Working with Victims of Crime: Theory, Policy and Professional Practice – 30 credits

Year 2

Core modules

You’ll do all core modules.

  • Dissertation / Major Project – 60 credits

Optional modules

You can do one optional module.

  • Investigation and Psychology – 30 credits
  • Missing Persons: Global Perspectives – 30 credits
  • Victimology: Vulnerability, Risk and Resilience – 30 credits

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