Middlesex University
Criminology with Forensic Psychology MSc
Middlesex University

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of Criminology with Forensic Psychology MSc and other courses in Teacher Training at Middlesex University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Teacher Training.

Overall student satisfaction
77 /100
45 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Teacher Training

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Teacher Training at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £30000 £27500 £31500
25-75 percentile range £27000 - £32000 £23500 - £30000 £25000 - £36000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Teacher Training

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £26506 £24958 £29360
25-75 percentile range £24888 - £29177 £19834 - £28299 £21478 - £34125

Course Description

The course is of special interest to those without a first degree in psychology but with a particular interest in psychological perspectives on crime and criminal justice. All staff delivering modules on the course are engaged in research that informs their teaching on the programme.

Students have the opportunity to study modules on criminology programmes with our European partner universities supported by Erasmus funding.

Students studying this master's degree at Middlesex will benefit from field trips and expert guest lectures. Observational visits to the criminal courts assist a knowledge of psycho-legal court room decision-making and a visit to an adult prison builds an understanding of imprisoned populations and the psycho-social intervention programmes operating within prisons. Module teaching incorporates specialist guest lectures delivered by experts working in the fields of offender management, gangs, policing, prisoner care and welfare, and forensic psychology.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Criminology with Forensic Psychology MSc at Middlesex University

75% Teaching Professionals
5% Sales occupations
5% Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
5% Process, plant and machine operatives

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Teacher Training

English language requirements

test Grade
IELTS (Academic) 6.5
TOEFL (iBT) 87
PTE Academic 58
IELTS (Academic) 6.5
TOEFL (iBT) 87
PTE Academic 58
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Criminology with Forensic Psychology, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

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Costs

Tuition Fees Criminology with Forensic Psychology MSc

EU £16600 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
International £16600 year 1

Average student cost of living in London

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

University Rankings

#66
University Guru Meta Ranking
of Middlesex University

among 379 universities in England UK
based on 29 different rankings

Positions of Middlesex University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Middlesex University in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #76 
    • #90 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #60 
    • #501 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]

See all 29 university rankings of Middlesex University

About Middlesex University

Established in 1973, Middlesex University is located on the outskirts of London, roughly 40 minutes away by Underground. The university is well-known for attracting large numbers of international students every year, allowing for a diverse experience for everyone involved. In terms of on-campus activities, Middlesex U applicants can look forward to an award-winning Student Union that goes the extra mile when it comes to organising events around campus and bringing people together.

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Student composition of Middlesex University

undergraduates:
12180
postgraduates:
2825
Total:
15005
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Where is this programme taught

Hendon Campus
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FAQ about Criminology with Forensic Psychology MSc Middlesex University

  • Tuition fees for this programme are 64 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.

  • The median salary of graduates of this course was £30000 15 months after graduation, £27500 3 years after graduation and £31500 after graduation.

  • Teaching Professionals (75%), Sales occupations (5%), Business and Financial Project Management Professionals (5%), Process, plant and machine operatives (5%)

  • 45 graduates rated the course 77. This means that 77% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.

  • Criminology with Forensic Psychology MSc is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Middlesex University.

  • It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 137 which makes it one of the 4.65% most difficult courses to enter among all Forensic Psychology students in the UK.