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The MSc Criminology with Forensic Psychology combines criminological theory with applied forensic-psychology to help students understand crime, offending, and justice. It suits those aiming for roles in criminal justice, policing, research, or policy.
Curriculum Structure
Students study Investigative & Legal Processes in Forensic Psychology, gaining insight into eyewitness memory, interviewing, and jury decision-making. Alongside this, Crime, Harm & Criminal Justice explores victimisation, inequality, and the operation of justice systems, while Theorising Crime examines major criminological explanations of offending. They also complete Dissertation Research Methods & Professional Practice, leading to an independent Criminology Dissertation.
Focus areas (string):
“Investigative psychology, crime theory, social harm, legal processes, research methods”
Learning outcomes (string):
“Apply psychology to justice settings; analyse crime and harm; conduct empirical criminological research; understand legal and investigative processes.”
Professional alignment (accreditation):
Not BPS-accredited; aligned with criminal justice practice and policy roles.
Reputation (employability rankings):
Delivered by a university with a Gold TEF rating, supporting strong employability in justice and research sectors.
Students gain practical skills through simulated clinical scenarios, case formulation exercises, and hands-on research in Kingston's specialist psychology labs. The programme focuses on applying psychological theory to real-world clinical problems, with key experiential components including:
Clinical Simulations: Practical exercises using role-play and case studies to develop assessment and formulation skills.
Research Project: Conducting an independent empirical dissertation, often with a clinical focus.
Laboratories: Access to specialist facilities for cognitive and behavioural testing.
Software: Training in SPSS for statistical analysis and potentially qualitative analysis software.
Professional Development: Curriculum designed to strengthen applications for Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) training or related clinical careers.
Graduates of Kingston University’s MSc Criminology with Forensic Psychology move into roles such as policy advisors, offender managers, crime analysts, and security specialists:
The University’s Career Service offers job support including CV workshops, interview prep, and links to criminal justice agencies.
Graduates work in policing, prisons, victim services, and security with competitive salaries tailored to sector standards.
Strong partnerships exist with local courts and criminal justice bodies for work placements and practical exposure.
The course supports long-term professional development with relevance to criminology, forensic psychology, and criminal justice careers.
Graduates develop critical skills in crime reduction, policy, and offender management.
Further Academic Progression: Graduates can pursue PhD research or advanced professional training in forensic or clinical psychology to enhance career prospects and specialize further.
The typical offer for this course is a 2:2 or higher in an honours degree in PsychologyIndia- Bachelors degree with minimum CGPA 7.0 out of 10USA- Bachelors degree with a 3.0 grade point average. Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no element below 6.Forensic Psychology AssistantProbation OfficerPrison Offender ManagerPolice AnalystYouth Justice WorkerVictim Support OfficerResearcher in forensic settingsRehabilitation WorkerCrime Prevention OfficerPolicy Advisor for criminal justiceSecurity Consultant
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