MSc Criminology and Criminal Psychology
Canterbury Christ Church University
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Shape the future of justice with the MSc Criminology & Criminal Psychology, an interdisciplinary degree designed to help you understand, analyse, and influence responses to crime and justice. Combining criminological theory with psychological insight, this MSc will equip you with the advanced knowledge and practical skills needed to address complex issues across criminal justice, rehabilitation, and social policy. What you’ll learn Analyse criminal behaviour through psychological and ...Read more

Shape the future of justice with the MSc Criminology & Criminal Psychology, an interdisciplinary degree designed to help you understand, analyse, and influence responses to crime and justice. Combining criminological theory with psychological insight, this MSc will equip you with the advanced knowledge and practical skills needed to address complex issues across criminal justice, rehabilitation, and social policy. What you’ll learn Analyse criminal behaviour through psychological and criminological perspectives. Evaluate justice systems and policies with a focus on ethics, rights, and evidence-based practice. Apply psychological theory to offender management, rehabilitation, and crime prevention. Develop advanced research, analytical, and communication skills for professional and academic impact. Enhance your employability through real-world case studies, expert supervision, and interdisciplinary collaboration. You’ll explore how psychological processes underpin offending behaviour, victimisation, and rehabilitation, whilst developing a critical understanding of justice, human rights, and society's responses to crime. The course focuses on applying research and theory to real-world contexts, preparing you for diverse career paths in criminal justice, law enforcement, prisons, probation, NGOs, and policymaking. Our expert academic team will ensure your learning is grounded in both research excellence and industry relevance. You’ll also benefit from personalised academic support and opportunities for independent research, translating your academic knowledge into real-world application.

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59/279
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78th
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99th
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Rachel
02 Feb 26

The student support hub is super helpful and they are all so welcoming. Everything is so close in proximity even though the university is spread throughout the city...Read more

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Karley
02 Feb 26

There are so many places to quietly study, the university is also conveniently located near the town centre. The library is amazing and allows for a quite yet social space to help..Read more

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Entry requirements

Our standard offer for accepting students onto this programme is a good honours degree (2.2 or above). Applicants from a range of undergraduate subjects will be considered.

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£15,500 per year

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Rachel
02 Feb 26
Applied Criminology with Forensic Investigation
The student support hub is super helpful and they are all so welcoming. Everything is so close in proximity even though the university is spread throughout the city....
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Karley
02 Feb 26
Applied Criminology with Forensic Investigation
There are so many places to quietly study, the university is also conveniently located near the town centre. The library is amazing and allows for a quite yet social space to help...
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Canterbury Christ Church University
Canterbury Christ Church University , Canterbury

Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) was first established in 1962 and has, for over 60 years, built an exceptional reputation...

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Canterbury Christ Church University
N Holmes Rd Canterbury Kent CT1 1QU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Canterbury West  0.4 miles away

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