MSc in Criminology (Clinical)

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University of Leicester

Comments about MSc in Criminology (Clinical) - At the institution - Leicester - Leicestershire

• Objectives
  To provide students with an in-depth understanding of offending behaviour, particularly the key role played by mental illness, law breaking, personality disorder and cognitive impairment; special attention is paid to sexual offending and personality disorders like psychopathy; to provide a thorough grounding in theory and practice; to engage in informed debate about major issues in criminology; to equip students to design, conduct and critically appraise research; to inform about recent developments in the field.
• Entry requirements
  Entry requirements A first or second class honours degree or an acceptable equivalent professional qualification. Special consideration is given to applications from people with relevant work experience and knowledge.
• Academic title
  MSc in Criminology (Clinical)
• Course description
  Course modules
  Core:
  
  -Understanding Crime
  -Current Issues in Clinical Criminology
  -Crime, Justice and Psychology
  -Knowledge and Method
  -Dissertation
  
  Optional:
  
  -Crime at Work
  -Crime, Justice and the Law
  -Drugs and Crime
  -Global Security and Policing
  -Penology
  -Racism, Crime and Disorder
  -Risk management
  -Sexual Violence
  -Terrorism
  -Psychology of Evil
  
  Teaching and assessment methods
  
  Each course is based on continuous assessment comprising a written assignment of 4,000 words for each module studied. Successful completion of all modules and the dissertation means candidates are
  eligible for the MSc.

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