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Study Details: MSc 2 years part-time by distance learning
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.
Qualifications or experience
English language requirements
For fees and funding options please visit website to find out more
If you meet our criteria, you could get a £3000 tuition fees discount – visit website for details
You’ll graduate with insight into the difference criminal psychology can make solving and preventing crime, and the responsibilities involved in working with victims. Your knowledge will enable you to challenge existing criminal justice processes, policies and legislation, and to make improvements.
If you already work in the field of criminal justice, you’ll be ready to pursue higher-level roles, or to break into a different area of the discipline. If you’re preparing to start your career in criminal justice, you’ll gain the knowledge and advanced research problem-solving skills you need to stand out to employers and contribute positively to justice system reform.
You could also go on to further study, or progress on to a graduate scheme such as PoliceNow or the Civil Service Fast Track Apprenticeship Scheme.
Year 1
Core modules
You’ll take all core modules.
Year 2
Core modules
You’ll do all core modules.
Optional modules
You can do one optional module.
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