London Metropolitan University · Part-time
Criminology and Psychopathology
Why study this course On our Criminology and Psychopathology MSc course you will develop your understanding of a range of key psychological and criminological theories, practices and perspectives involved in crime and mental health. More about this course The…
MSc2 yearsPart-time
School of Social Sciences and Professions · Law
Why study this course On our Criminology and Psychopathology MSc course you will develop your understanding of a range of key psychological and criminological theories, practices and perspectives involved in crime and mental health. More about this course The aim of this course is to provide you with an up-to-date multidisciplinary scientific and academic knowledge of criminal behaviour within a mental health context, which is particularly useful if you wish to pursue a career in crime prevention and rehabilitation. You will consider theoretical and practical issues relating to the main factors influencing crime from biological, social, cultural and psychological perspectives. The course aims to contribute to the training needs of all those that have a role to play in providing services within criminal justice and across the areas of health, social welfare, education and youth justice services. It also provides an opportunity for a career change. You will explore a range of specialist topics such as: - the sociological approach to crime, criminology and criminological theory - the status of the victim throughout the criminal process - the relationship between psychology and crime - the impact of mental health issues within health and criminal justice systems
Getting in
As the university states it
You will be required to have a lower second class honours degree (or above) or overseas equivalent.
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