Criminology and Psychopathology

London Metropolitan University
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Psychology

About this course

Why study this course

On our Criminology and Psychopathology MSc course you will develop your understanding of a range of key psychological and criminological theories, practices and perspectives involved in crime and mental health.

More about this course

The aim of this course is to provide you with an up-to-date multidisciplinary scientific and academic knowledge of criminal behaviour within a mental health context, which is particularly useful if you wish to pursue a career in crime prevention and rehabilitation.

You will consider theoretical and practical issues relating to the main factors influencing crime from biological, social, cultural and psychological perspectives. The course aims to contribute to the training needs of all those that have a role to play in providing services within criminal justice and across the areas of health, social welfare, education and youth justice services. It also provides an opportunity for a career change.

You will explore a range of specialist topics such as:

  • the sociological approach to crime, criminology and criminological theory

  • the status of the victim throughout the criminal process

  • the relationship between psychology and crime

  • the impact of mental health issues within health and criminal justice systems

    • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Islington

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Islington

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1172 Social services managers and directors
    3219 Health associate professionals
    2462 Probation officers
    1136 Human resource managers and directors
    2229 Therapy professionals
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals

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    Course Details

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

    Offered by

    London Metropolitan University

    City of London

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