MA Criminology

The Criminology with Forensic Psychology MSc course at MiddleSex University offers an advanced qualification that is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge and skills to navigate the landscape of both criminology and forensic psychology. This course empowers the learners to get an in-depth understanding of the impact of crime and criminal behaviour upon society, and how society responds to such actions.Course Content: The course covers a wide range of areas, including the nature of crime, criminal behaviour, detection, punishment, rehabilitation and perspectives from victims and offenders. A key feature of this course is the focus on developing professional skills and attributes, such as counselling, interviewing, prison and court assessment, forensic assessment and report-writing, alongside critical appraisals of theory and research.Key Modules: The key modules studied in this course are part of two major strands - criminology and forensic psychology including Crime and Control in Social Context, Victims: Policy and Politics, Psychopathology and Crime, Forensic Mental Health and Criminal Justice, and Professional Development and Practice in Criminal Justice and Forensic Psychology.Accreditations: While the course does not have any specific accreditations mentioned, the university ensures rigorous academic standards and quality upkeeping through approved UK Quality Assurance standards.Future Careers: Post completion of this course, students can pursue a range of diverse and promising professions. These include working in prisons, police and probation services, courts, forensic services, mental health settings, government departments, academic institutions, non-profit organisations and companies providing specialist forensic services.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page [here](https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/criminology-with-forensic-psychology-msc/).