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Criminology and Criminal Psychology – (M.Sc.)
University of Portsmouth
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
| Location: | Portsmouth / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Portsmouth
The programme aims to develop students´ understanding of the psychology of various types of offending behaviour, providing an opportunity for students to discover how psychological research informs practice within a range of criminal justice agencies. Further, students will have opportunities to study a range of criminological subjects and will design, research and write a substantial piece of academic written work.
This award is aimed at those with an interest in criminology and psychology. In particular, the course would be of interest for those wanting to examine how the science of psychology can further our understanding of offending behaviour, and how psychological knowledge is utilised in improving policing, and victim services, as well as those working with offenders in order to reduce re-offending.
The MSc Criminology and Criminal Psychology is not accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Accreditation is not sought due to the fact that the programme is partly criminology and partly psychology and would be unlikely to meet requirements.
The course is offered on a full-time basis for one year or can be studied part-time distance learning for two to three years.
Contents
The specific programme aims are
* To develop students' understanding of criminological theories of offending and the extent of crime.
* To provide an opportunity for students to develop an understanding of the application of criminological principles to law enforcement and criminal justice agencies.
* To provide opportunities for students to study a range of criminological subjects and to write a substantial piece of academic written work.
* To develop students' understanding of the psychology of various types of offending behaviour.
* To provide an opportunity for students to discover how psychological research informs practice within a range of criminal justice agencies.
The available modes of study are
* Full-time by attendance at the University of Portsmouth (12 months study)
* Part-time by distance learning from any location world-wide (two or three year study schedule)
Course Structure
Core Units
* Postgraduate Information Literacy and Academic Skills (PILAS) (non-credit rated)
* Criminology (30 credits) OR (for campus-based students only) Criminology's Contemporary Condition (30 credits)
* Psychology and Offending Behaviour (15 Credits)
* Interviewing and Testimony (15 Credits)
* Offender Profiling (15 Credits)
* Research Methods and Research Management (30 credits)
* 15,000 word Dissertation (60 credits)
15 credits of Optional Units
* Managing Justice and Security Organisations (15 credits) (DL only)
* Victimology: Victims of Crime and the Criminal Process (15 credits)
* Criminal Myths (15 credits) (campus-based only)
* Pursuing Oblivion: substance misuse and the criminal justice system (15 credits) (campus-based only)
* Security Risk Management (15 credits) (campus-based only)
* Public Protection: Politics, Policy and Practice (campus-based only)
Please note that all Options are subject to minimum student numbers, and may not all be available.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
A second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Exceptionally, applicants with strong relevant criminal justice experience will be considered.
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 or equivalent. Campus-based applicants require a minimum score of 6.5 in all individual components. Distance learning applicants require a minimum score of 6.0 in Reading and Writing components.
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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