MSc Criminology and Criminal Psychology

The Criminology and Criminal Psychology course at Canterbury Christ Church University is a postgraduate programme designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of crime and criminal behaviour, and the legal system. It teaches students to apply criminological and psychological theories to real-world situations to make evidence-based decisions.Course Content: This full-time or part-time programme encompasses core modules that explore theoretical and practical aspects of criminology and criminal psychology. The course combines theory and research skills, encouraging students to integrate and apply their knowledge to real-world situations and evidence-based decisions. Students can tailor the course to suit their interests or career goals through optional modules.Key Modules: Some of the core modules include 'Criminological Theory: Comparative Perspectives', 'Criminal Psychology', 'Research Methods in Social Science', and the 'MSc Criminology and Criminal Psychology Dissertation'. Optional modules entail 'Prisons and Rehabilitation', 'Policing: from Conception, Theory and Ideals, to Reality, Practice and Models', and 'Terrorism, Transnational Crime and Global Security'.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), and completion provides Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, which is the first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist.Future Careers: Graduates of this programme can pursue a variety of careers. They might find employment in law enforcement, correctional settings, probation and parole, victim services, or research and policy development. It also serves as a firm foundation for those wishing to pursue further studies in psychology, criminology, forensic science, or law.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.