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MSc

Applied Forensic Psychology

Attendance

Campus

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Duration

1 Year

Start

September 2023

Delivery

Campus Taught

Our MSc in Applied Forensic Psychology gives you the skills to assess, intervene and care for victims and offenders. It will foster your professional growth, develop your report writing and presentation skills, methodological rigour, research expertise, independent learning and critical thinking.

There’s a strong emphasis on the application of Applied Forensic Psychology in professional practice, and theoretical modules include topics on how the theory is applied in practice.

MSc Applied Forensic Psychology explores both victims and offenders. It follows the progression of an offender from their first contact with the criminal justice system until their eventual release into the community of transfer to conditions of less security. The role of ongoing assessment, intervention and throughcare is emphasised throughout.

You’ll learn from staff and practising Forensic Psychologists (both NHS and HMPS) who are actively engaged in research and who regularly publish in leading forensic journals and present papers at both national and international conferences.

Why study with us

Through supportive seminars, lectures, coursework, examination and independent study you’ll gain key academic skills in Applied Forensic Psychology.
As part of your assessment you’ll research an area of Forensic Psychology that really interests you, and it’ll develop your organisational and communication skills.
You’ll study modules about advanced methods in psychology, applying psychology to the legal process, attributes of offenders and victims, forensic mental health and risk assessment, professional practice and intervention.

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What you'll do

We’ll actively support you with gaining the skills and experience you need to work towards a future career in the world of Forensic Psychology.
You’ll have access to extensive laboratory facilities in the Darwin Building, as well as a dedicated study space for postgraduate students.
You’ll be taught by forensic psychologists working within a range of secure settings who will support you to complete assignments that have a practical focus.

Module overview

Course delivery

Following the pandemic, we have found that some courses benefit from a blended learning and teaching approach. Therefore, the majority of your teaching will be face-to-face on campus aside from a small amount of online teaching where we have learnt it works best.

90%Face-to-face

10%Online

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Academic expertise

Accreditations

This course is accredited by the BPS, the learned and professional body, incorporated by the Royal Charter, for Psychology in the UK. We will provide you with the breadth and depth of knowledge that allows you to graduate with Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) provided you achieve at least a lower second class honours degree.

Future careers

A number of our MSc Applied Forensic Psychology graduates take up trainee Forensic Psychologist positions or go on to other careers in the legal and/or criminal justice system.

Fees and funding

2022/23

Full-time£9000 per year

Part-time£1000 per 20 credits

International

Full-time£14500 per year

2023/24

Full-time£10,000 per year

Part-time£933 per 20 credits

International

Full-time£15,500 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of scholarships, bursaries and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

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The course comprises nine compulsory modules, which include advanced methods in psychology, applying psychology to the legal process, attributes of offenders and victims, forensic mental health, forensic risk assessment (including HCR-20 training), professional practice, intervention with offenders, and a research dissertation.

You’ll learn through a variety of lectures, seminars, practical workshops and independent study. And you’ll be part of an environment that is rich in mentoring opportunities.

Taught units account for three quarters of the award and they’re aimed at furthering your academic knowledge. They include advanced research methodology, and how this can be applied to Forensic Psychology in practice. The remainder of the course is based on an advanced research project; a substantial empirical investigation that will see you make a contribution to Forensic Psychology.

Assessment is by a combination of exam and coursework. The assessment reflects the academic skills underpinning the application of psychology to a forensic setting, using wherever possible the activities you would be required to undertake as a practicing Forensic Psychologist.