MSc Criminal Psychology and Victimology (Distance Learning)

Qualifications or experience

• 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.

English language requirements

• English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 (or equivalent) with no component score below 6.0.

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Graduates of this course can go on to roles such as:

• police or law enforcement officer
• probation or prison officer
• data analyst
• intelligence analyst
• cybersecurity

Graduates of this course can go on to work for organisations such as:

• the Civil Service
• national and international Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)
• Government agencies and departments internationally
• probation and prison service
• the Courts
• local administration / authorities
• private security companies
• charities

Year 1

Core modules

You’ll take all core modules.

• Psychology and Offending Behaviour – 30 credits
• Research Methods – 30 credits
• Working with Victims of Crime: Theory, Policy and Professional Practice – 30 credits

Year 2

Core modules

You’ll do all core modules.

• Dissertation / Major Project – 60 credits

Optional modules

You can do one optional module.

• Investigation and Psychology – 30 credits
• Missing Persons: Global Perspectives – 30 credits
• Victimology: Vulnerability, Risk and Resilience – 30 credits