Applied Criminology and Forensic Psychology

Edinburgh Napier University
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year SociologyPsychology

About this course

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. These modules will give you a valuable set of skills for both employment and further research.

Your tutors are all experts in this field and currently undertaking research. We also invite external practitioners who bring their practical skills and experience to the course throughout the year.

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Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Part-time

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MSc

Location: Edinburgh

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: MSc

Location: Edinburgh

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1172 Social services managers and directors
1162 Senior police officers
2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
3319 Protective service associate professionals
2462 Probation officers
3314 Prison service officers (below principal officer)

Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Edinburgh
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Sociology, Psychology