MSc Criminal Psychology 

The MSc Criminal Psychology course, offered by the University of Portsmouth, enables students to apply psychological theories, research methods, and findings to the understanding and management of crime. The course is designed for graduates in psychology, criminology, sociology, or other related subjects, and professionals working within the criminal justice system. Course Content: The course covers various topics such as theories of criminal behaviour, psychological research methods, and designing, conducting, and presenting psychological research. It offers a blend of classroom learning and practical work including placements, projects, networking events and guest talks. Key Modules: The main modules covered in this course are 'Key Perspectives in Criminal Psychology', 'Methods and Statistics for MSc Psychology', 'Residential Study School', 'Dissertation' and optional modules like 'Contemporary Police Psychology and Investigation' and 'Crime, 'Forensics and the Law'.Accreditations: The University of Portsmouth's MSc Criminal Psychology is accredited by The British Psychological Society (BPS).Future Careers: This course prepares students for careers in fields such as the prison service, probation service, NHS, police, courts and law enforcement agencies, local government, and academics. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.