Criminology with Forensic Psychology MSc

Help make society a safer place Studying this MSc in Criminology with Forensic Psychology at Kingston University will give you the skills to progress to careers in a wide range of private and public sector organisations. Previous graduates have gone on to work in policy making, offender management, crime reduction and more. During the course, you’ll consider the formal responses to offending behaviour. You’ll unpack policing, punishment, rehabilitation and wider social control strategies, as well as studying the criminalisation process and engaging critically with crime reduction methods. Through a blend of practical and theoretical learning, you’ll critically evaluate a range of historical and contemporary investigative methods. You’ll study investigative and legal processes, exploring how psychological methods can improve interviewing techniques and police inquiry decision-making. Alongside the forensic component, you’ll also examine social, economic and political contexts that lead to crime and victimisation. Please note: If you’re interested in becoming a practising psychologist, you should complete an MSc in Forensic Psychology, which is BPS-accredited. To find out more visit our Forensic Psychology MSc course page.

English language requirements for Criminology with Forensic Psychology MSc: Open English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall with no element below 6.0. Applicants who do not meet the English language requirements could be eligible to join our pre-sessional English language course. Applicants from a recognised majority English speaking country (MESCs) do not need to meet these requirements. You will find more information on country-specific entry requirements in the country-specific section of our website. Explore other routes to postgraduate study at Kingston Op

International students: £18,700 per year

UK students: £11,400 per year

UK/Home: £11,400 per year

International: £18,700 per year

September 2026

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Applications will close when the course is full.

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