Criminal Psychology

Course Overview

Offered by University of Portsmouth, the MSc Criminal Psychology provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in social sciences. Based in Portsmouth, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Overview If you're looking to start your career in criminal psychology, or you're already working in the field and want to progress, our MSc Criminal Psychology degree course will give you the knowledge and skills you need. Understanding the psychology of crime is essential to its investigation. On this course, you'll explore and analyse the role of psychology within complex criminal investigative techniques, such as police interviewing and deception detection, and gain insight into courtroom psychology and jury decision making. International tuition fees are £17,900 per year, home/UK fees are £9,700 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

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