Applied Criminology and Forensic Psychology

Course Overview

Offered by Edinburgh Napier University, the MSc Applied Criminology and Forensic Psychology provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Develop a deep insight into crime and what causes criminal behaviour by studying this uniquely practical and applied course. Studying applied criminology and forensic psychology at postgraduate level will allow you to develop a range of enquiring, analytical and practical skills benefitting you as a practitioner or researcher. You’ll have the opportunity of a work placement alongside specialised modules covering mediation, international criminology, assessment of offenders, child protection and advanced quantitative and qualitative research methods. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 79% student satisfaction rating, a 86% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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