Maryse Tennant

Maryse Tennant is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU), where she has served since November 2013. She currently acts as Course Director for all undergraduate criminology courses and chairs the School Ethics Committee, demonstrating significant academic leadership within the institution.

Her educational background includes:

• First class honours degree in Criminology and Psychology from Keele University
• Masters in Criminology and Research Methods (2005, funded by ECRF scholarship)
• PhD awarded in 2011

Dr. Tennant's research spans interdisciplinary domains including Criminology, Forensic Investigation, Sociology, and Policing, with particular emphasis on ethical research practices. Her work bridges psychological and sociological perspectives, reflecting her dual-degree foundation and commitment to cross-disciplinary inquiry in criminal justice contexts.

Her scientific recognition includes:

• ECRF scholarship for Masters studies

Academic service encompasses supervision of master's and PhD research students, teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate criminology/policing modules, and recent validation of criminology pathways for interdisciplinary master's programs. Her leadership extends to ethics oversight and curriculum development within the School.