MSc Applied Criminology and Forensic Psychology

Edinburgh Napier University

Studying applied criminology and forensic psychology at postgraduate level will allow you to develop a range of enquiring, analytical and practical skills benefitting you as a practitioner or researcher.You’ll have the opportunity of a work placement alongside specialised modules covering areas including the psychology of evidence, international criminology, assessment of offenders, responses to crime, and advanced quantitative and qualitative research methods. These modules will give you a valuable set of skills for both employment and further research.Your tutors are all experts in this field: this programme received a 90% student satisfaction rating (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, 2025). We also invite external practitioners who bring their practical skills and experience to the course throughout the year.Typical entry point to this course is in September.