Criminology with Forensic Psychology MA
Kingston University
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This Criminology with Forensic Psychology MA programme enables you to combine two complementary subject areas.The criminology elements will introduce you to the complex nature of crime, harm and victimisation, together with an appreciation of the role of criminal justice systems in relation to crime control, protection and the delivery of justice.In the forensic component of the course, you will study investigative and legal processes. For example, how psychological methods can improve ...Read more

This Criminology with Forensic Psychology MA programme enables you to combine two complementary subject areas.The criminology elements will introduce you to the complex nature of crime, harm and victimisation, together with an appreciation of the role of criminal justice systems in relation to crime control, protection and the delivery of justice.In the forensic component of the course, you will study investigative and legal processes. For example, how psychological methods can improve interviewing techniques and police decision-making through different profiling methods which are also critically evaluated.This course is designed for those who have a social science, socio-legal or policy studies background and who want to develop their knowledge further. The course is open to those who have a good undergraduate degree in a relevant area, and, or, to those whose background is characterised by practitioner experience at an appropriate level in a relevant field.

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22 Oct 24

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Entry requirements

Students need minimum of second-class honours degree, or equivalent, in criminology or a related subject.

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£10,900 per year

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£17,900 per year

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£17,900 per year

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22 Oct 24
Criminology and Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons)
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22 Oct 24
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Kingston University
Kingston University , Kingston upon Thames

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Kingston University
Penrhyn Road Kingston upon Thames Surrey KT1 2EE United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Richmond  2.6 miles away Nearest train station: Surbiton  0.4 miles away
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