Criminology and Psychopathology - MSc

Modular structure

The modules listed below are for the academic year 2020/21 and represent the course modules at this time. Modules and module details (including, but not limited to, location and time) are subject to change over time.

Year 1 modules include:

• Contemporary Issues in Criminology (core, 20 credits)
• Psychology and Crime (core, 20 credits)
• Psychopathology (core, 20 credits)
• Research Design and Analysis for Psychology (core, 20 credits)
• Research Project (core, 60 credits)
• Crime, Risk and Early Intervention (option, 20 credits)
• Law, Policy and Ethics (option, 20 credits)
• Terrorism and Counter Terrorism (option, 20 credits)

Assessment

You will be assessed through a range of methods, of which the exact nature will be determined by the options you take in the spring semester.
A range of methods will allow for the demonstration of academic learning through mechanisms that support employability skills. You will be assessed through essays, case studies, oral presentations, critical and systematic reviews, as well as qualitative and quantitative research reports. You will be required to write research reports that include data analysis, which will also be reflected in the 60-credit dissertation.