MSc Applied Criminology & Forensic Psychology

Edinburgh Napier University offers a full-time postgraduate course titled MSc Applied Criminology and Forensic Psychology. This course is designed to give students a critical and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of forensic psychology, coupled with a practical understanding of crime, risk and managing offenders. It also offers students the skills to evaluate and deal with a wide range of issues within the justice system.Course Content: The curriculum covers a wide range of topics including Applied Forensic Psychology 1, Research Methods, Criminal Justice and Penal Process, and Psychological Explanation of Criminal Behaviour.Key Modules: The core modules include Applied Forensic Psychology 1, Psychological Explanation of Criminal Behaviour, Criminal Justice and Penal Process, and Research Methods, with optional modules including, Applied Forensic Psychology 2, Investigative Psychology and Eye Witness Testimony, and Mental Illness, Personality Disorded and Crime.Future Careers: After completion of this course, students could pursue careers in various sectors. These can include roles within prisons, in secure training centres, the police force, the probation service, courts or rehabilitation and support roles.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.