MSc Criminal Psychology and Criminal Justice

The Criminal Psychology and Criminal Justice MSc course offered by Liverpool John Moores University provides students with an advanced understanding of the criminal justice system and the sociopsychological factors that lead to criminal behaviour. The course integrates the two complementary fields of criminal justice and criminal psychology to create a holistic learning experience for students. Course Content: This course covers a wide variety of topics including perspectives on criminal behaviour, investigation and detection process, concepts of criminal justice, forensic mental health, and policy and practice in criminal justice. The learning experience is enriched through a blend of lectures, seminars, guest lectures, workshops, and independent learning facilitated by an experienced teaching team. Key Modules: The key modules for this course include Courts, Sentencing and Penal Policy, Forensic Mental Health, Relationships and Motivations in Offending, Investigation and Detection, Perspectives on Criminal Behaviour, and Research Methods and Data Analysis. Students also have to complete a postgraduate project.Accreditations: This course is conferred by Liverpool John Moores University.Future Careers: Graduates from this course often find employment in areas such as policing, probation, prison service, community rehabilitation, policy development, and academic and government research. Some may also continue their studies to PhD level.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.