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About the course
Develop your skills in leading complex criminal investigations, improve your skills in making reasoned arguments and rational decisions, and deepen your understanding of a range of key criminological theories, practices and perspectives in order to improve your potential impact within a policing, prison, probation or other criminal justice setting.
MSc Criminology and Criminal Psychology Overview
Our MSc Criminology and Criminal Psychology Masters degree offers an advanced qualification that is designed to equip graduates with a thorough understanding of cutting-edge and important topics within criminology and criminal psychology.
Entry Requirements
We offer two different entry routes for our MSc Criminology and Criminal Psychology, taking into account your prior work experience and relevant qualifications.
In order to satisfy the academic entry route requirements for our MSc Criminology and Criminal Psychology, you must have the following qualifications as a minimum:
- an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification
In order to satisfy the work experience entry route requirements for our MSc Criminology and Criminal Psychology, you must meet the following criteria:
- at least five years’ senior level work experience
Fees
£11,222
Our MSc Criminology and Criminal Psychology course fees are fully inclusive – all teaching materials and required reading are included, and there are no hidden charges for assessments or resits. We also charge the same fee for domestic and international students.
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Scholarships
Contact our Admissions team to learn more about our full payment discount.
Value of Scholarship(s)
5% discount
Eligibility
We’ll offer you a 5% discount if you pay your full course fee up-front. This is only applicable to students studying online and does not apply to students studying on campus.
Application Procedure
Apply today to learn more: https://online.essex.ac.uk/discounts-and-scholarships/
To be considered for an International scholarship, please contact our Admissions team.
You will be required to write a statement (up to 500 words) in support of your International scholarship application. This will need to include details of previous qualifications, work experience, why you want to study our course and how a scholarship could help you.
Value of Scholarship(s)
TBC
Eligibility
International students residing in specific regions outside of the UK may be eligible for a partial scholarship for our postgraduate online courses. Scholarship applications are assessed on a merit basis and will take into consideration previous qualifications and level of work experience.
Application Procedure
Apply today to learn more: https://online.essex.ac.uk/discounts-and-scholarships/
Contact our Admissions team to learn more about our alumni discount.
Value of Scholarship(s)
10% discount
Eligibility
If you're graduate of University of Essex or University of Essex Online, we’ll award you a 10% discount on your Masters tuition fees. This is only applicable to students studying online and does not apply to students studying on campus.
Application Procedure
Apply today to learn more: https://online.essex.ac.uk/discounts-and-scholarships/