Criminal Psychology Courses

Criminal psychology is the study of criminal profiles and criminal behaviour, encompassing forensic psychology, social psychology as well as the criminal justice system. A criminal psychology degree will give you a thorough understanding of the psychological profile of criminals, developing your aptitude in research methods, mental health, behaviour psychology as well as your knowledge of the social issues surrounding crime and the criminal justice system. Browse our criminal psychology university courses and get started today!

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About Criminal Psychology University Courses

A criminal psychology degree is perfect for those who like to mix theory with the practical – whilst there will be exams and coursework like any other degree course, criminal psychology can also offer you the opportunity to put your skills into a real-world context, such as visiting prisons and youth offender centres, or speaking with both reformed perpetrators and victims of various crimes.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for criminal psychology will depend on the institution and whether the course is taken online, part-time, full-time or in the classroom. Many universities who offer degrees in criminal psychology look for UCAS points as opposed to A-levels, demanding anything from 84-144 UCAS Points. However, for those without academic qualifications and to those for whom a full-time degree would be impractical, many other courses are available.

For example, the University of Essex Online offers an MSc in Criminology and Criminal Psychology with candidate-specific entry requirements, and in which the course is taken part-time online, ideal for those with day jobs or childcare. There are similar online courses in criminal psychology for those at entry-level, for those with only work experience and for those with few academic qualifications. Some other courses will also accept a foundation year qualification in criminal psychology or a related subject for a possible fast-track option into a degree course. Most courses will ask for a minimum of English language requirements.

Funding

Tuition fees for criminal psychology will depend on the institution offering the course. UK and EU students can apply for higher education course fee loans of up to £9250 per year for full-time courses and £6935 for part-time courses. For maintenance loans, the regulation is more complicated, especially for international students and part-time students. For further information, take a look at the government website.

Workload & Difficulty

Criminal psychology will demand a certain threshold of effort and endurance, especially for the modules that are theoretical and scientific. Whilst the workload might often be demanding, a degree in criminal psychology can be taken part-time or full-time, and distance learning and part-time learning can make things easier for those with responsibilities and day-jobs to manage the workload.

Career Prospects

Criminal Psychology is a lucrative qualification which offers a diverse variety of opportunities in the world of work. Those who complete a university criminal psychology course can go on to enter the following professions:

  • Forensic Psychologist
  • Prison Counsellor
  • Various roles within the prison service
  • Mental Health Counsellor
  • Working in Criminal Justice Reform
  • Various roles within the Police Force
  • Clinical Psychology