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MSc Forensic and Criminological Psychology

  • DeadlineStudy Details: MSc 1 year full-time. 2 years part-time

Masters Degree Description

The MSc aims to advance students’ knowledge and skills acquired at undergraduate level, providing an in-depth knowledge of the discipline of forensic psychology. It covers academic research and theory and applied practice within the Criminal Justice and Forensic Mental Health Systems.

The course receives unique input from currently practising forensic psychologists and other applied professionals, enabling students to develop a critical awareness of current issues, standards and developments in the field.

Entry Requirements

2:1 in psychology (or international equivalent) recognised by the BPS as conferring Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with a minimum grade of 60% overall, plus 60% in your final research project.

You'll also need:

  • two academic references from your most recent academic experience
  • academic transcript(s)
  • personal statement
  • abstract of your most recent research project

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Fees

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Student Destinations

78.9% of postgraduate taught students from the School of Psychology secured graduate level employment or further graduate study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual salary for these graduates was £23,016.*

* HESA Graduate Outcomes 2019/20 data published in 2022. The Graduate Outcomes % is derived using The Guardian University Guide methodology. The average annual salary is based on data from graduates who completed a full-time postgraduate degree with home fee status and are working full-time within the UK.

Module Details

  • Forensic Mental Health20 credits
  • Legal Psychology: Policing, Crime and Justice10 credits
  • Forensic Organisational Psychology10 credits
  • Forensic Practice Interventions20 credits
  • Qualitative Research Methods10 credits
  • Applied Forensic Analytical Methods10 credits
  • Forensic Psychology Research Dissertation60 credits
  • Criminological Psychology: Theories and Development of Criminal Behaviour30 credits
  • Introduction to Research Methods

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