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Master of Criminology with Forensic Psychology
- Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Master
About the program
A one-year MSc combining criminology with forensic psychology.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Learners studying Criminology with Forensic Psychology can develop the ability to evaluate social and behavioural evidence
- Apply relevant research methods and ethical principles
- And communicate findings to diverse audiences
- And apply advanced analytical or reflective approaches to complex work. These are indicative learning goals
- Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.
Career outcomes
- Work with offenders in prison and community reducing-reoffending projects
- Prisoner rehabilitation
- Charities supporting prison leavers
- Drug and alcohol projects
- Domestic violence perpetrator projects
- Offender rehabilitation programmes
Curriculum
- One-year full-time programme. Combines core criminology and forensic psychology modules with options such as global criminology
- Cyber safety
- Climate justice
- AI ethics and digital society
- Intersectionality
- Terrorism and violent extremism
- Text mining and a short placement. Research methods cover quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Most courses require a 2:2 honours degree or international equivalent in a relevant subject; Some courses ask for a portfolio
- CV
- Research proposal or interview.
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (UK 2:2 or international equivalent) in a relevant subject; Portfolio, CV or research proposal for some courses
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5
- TOEFL iBT 4.5
- PTE Academic 59
- Cambridge 176
Other requirements
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Passport copy
- Undergraduate transcripts
- Degree certificate
- English proficiency evidence
- Curriculum vitae
- Statement of purpose
How to apply
- Review the postgraduate admission requirements for Master of Criminology with Forensic Psychology. Prepare degree certificates
- Academic transcripts
- Language evidence
- required supporting documents. Complete the application to Kingston University London. Submit the required documents and pay the application fee. Monitor the applicant portal for the admission decision. If admitted
- Accept the offer and pay any required deposit. Complete study permit or visa requirements where applicable.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £18,700 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £5,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Penrhyn Road |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Business and Social Sciences |
| Department | Criminology and Law |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 years |
| Scholarship note | Kingston University offers international scholarships and fee awards for eligible students. Eligibility, Award value, And deadlines vary by scheme. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 Jul 2027
259 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 31 Jul 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £18,700 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £5,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £13,946 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4.5, PTE Academic 59, Cambridge 176. An interview is required.