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Gain an in-depth understanding of criminal psychology and victimology on this part-time Master's degree, studying at your own pace via distance learning.
You'll explore criminal psychology across investigations, considering the psychology of victims, offenders, and those working within the criminal justice system, developing your skills in data analysis, research, and critical and evaluative thinking. Topics you'll have the chance to study include the psychology of offender behaviour, the psychology of investigations, missing persons investigations, and working with victims of crime.
When you complete the course, you'll be ready to apply your skills and expertise in criminal psychology and victimology - invaluable for roles connected to criminal justice, and in understanding the importance of human behaviour and decisions.
A minimum of a second-class honours degree in a relevant subject (Social Science, Humanities, Law, Psychology, or Management subject). Information Technology or science related subjects will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants with equivalent professional experience in a relevant organisation will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.
20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.
Core modules in this year include:
Psychology and Offending Behaviour
Research Methods
Working with Victims of Crime: Theory, Policy and Professional Practice
Dissertation
Investigation and Psychology
Missing Persons: Global Perspectives
Victimology: Vulnerability, Risk and Resilience
The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each component).
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