Program Overview
The Applied Criminology and Forensic Psychology at Edinburgh Napier University is a MSc programme in Psychology over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Criminology and Forensic Psychology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: GBP 12,620 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 3,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Criminology and Forensic Psychology programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Practical Forensic Psychology (assessing offenders and working with witnesses)
- Advanced Forensic Psychology (therapeutic jurisprudence and neuroethics)
- Criminal Justice in Practice
- Current Topics in Crime
- Comparative and International Criminology
- Advanced Research Skills
- Community Safety and Mediation
- Investigative Journalism
- Work Placement
- Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- The entry requirement for this course is a Bachelor (Honours) Degree at 2:1 (or equivalent) in a related subject (e.g. social sciences, criminology, psychology, sociology, law, humanities, forensic nursing, policing). Those wishing to apply with a 2:2 should contact the programme leader.
- If English is not your first language, it is usually required that you sit an English language test in order to gain entry onto our postgraduate programmes.
- This course requires the standard IELTS 6.0 with no individual component score of less than 5.5 or equivalent.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 12,620 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 3,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 12,620 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 3,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Edinburgh Napier University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Edinburgh Napier University is a public university in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK, established from Napier Technical College (founded in 1964) and granted full university status in 1992, known for its...
University Profile- Start Date 2017-09-10
- Language English
- Duration 12 months