MSc Applied Criminology & Forensic Psychology
Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom
Course overview
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 areas including the psychology of evidence, international criminology, assessment of offenders, responses to crime, and advanced quantitative and qualitative research methods. These modules will give you a valuable set of skills for both employment and further research.
Your tutors are all experts in this field. We also invite external practitioners who bring their practical skills and experience to the course throughout the year. Typical entry point to this course is in September.
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Key highlights
- Opportunity to complete a work placement during the course
- Specialised modules in psychology of evidence and offender assessment
- Covers international criminology and societal responses to crime
- Advanced quantitative and qualitative research methods training
- Taught by expert tutors alongside visiting external practitioners
- Builds analytical and practical skills for practice or research
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include related subject
Scholarships
Harilela Scholarship
Successful applicants will be awarded £2,500 towards the cost of their fees, paid directly to the University’s fees office.
Up to £2,500June Scholarship
We have partial scholarships available for self-funded international applicants starting a course at Edinburgh Napier in June.
Careers this course leads to
- Criminologist
- Probation officer
- Offender behaviour programme facilitator
- Police analyst
- Criminal justice researcher
- Victim support officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1,075 | International: £2,480
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Edinburgh Napier University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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