Criminology with Forensic Psychology MSc

The MSc Criminology with Forensic Psychology at Middlesex University blends modern criminological theory with psychological insights into offending, investigation and justice-system responses. It’s ideal for graduates—whether or not they have a psychology background—who want to understand crime from both structural and behavioural perspectives and work in areas like offender rehabilitation, policing or research. Middlesex - London+1

Curriculum Structure:
In the first half of the programme, students take Forensic Psychology & Psychological Interventions where they examine major psychological theories of offending and the role of interventions in reducing re-offending. Simultaneously, Global Criminology: From Theory to Practice introduces key critical criminological debates and how these theories apply across different societies. Research Strategies in Social Sciences develops design, data-analysis (quantitative survey and qualitative interview), and ethical research competencies. 
In the second half, the module Criminal Justice, Courts and Prisons critically explores institutions like courts and prisons, thinking about punishment, power, and justice in a global and socio-political context. Alongside, Policing & Investigative Psychology gives students psychological insight into investigative interviewing, offender decision-making, profiling, and law-enforcement processes.

Focus areas:
“offender psychology; criminal justice institutions; investigative interviewing; research methods; criminological theory; intervention design”

Learning outcomes:
Graduates will critically apply psychological theory to crime and justice, design and evaluate forensic interventions, conduct robust mixed-method research, and understand institutional power, risk, and punishment in society.

Professional alignment (accreditation):
This programme provides specialist training in criminology and forensic psychology but does not directly lead to Chartered Psychologist status; further professional or doctoral-level accreditation is required for clinical or forensic psychologist roles.

Reputation (employability rankings):
Middlesex University is known for its interdisciplinary, research-informed teaching in criminology and psychology, and graduates commonly find roles in probation, policing, youth justice, government agencies, or charitable organisations.