MSc in Forensic Psychology
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In London
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Type
Course
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Location
London
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Duration
1 Year
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This MSc provides the academic training required for a career as a forensic psychologist. The degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society as conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the Society and also the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, which is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. Are you interested in training to become a forensic psychologist?. Or are you already working in the criminal justice or forensic mental health systems and keen to learn more about the theory and practice behind forensic psychology?. The programme will introduce you to a range of psychological theories, methods and processes within the context of the legal, criminal and civil justice systems. Based at a research-led London university with strong links to forensic services, you’ll be taught by world-class researchers, and experienced practitioners from the NHS, and the prison and probation service. Led by chartered forensic clinical psychologist Dr Caoimhe McAnena , the MSc also includes contributions from world-class researchers and practitioners who will teach on the programme and supervise research projects. We have been awarded full British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation, which will give you the opportunity to gain Graduate and/or Chartered Membership of the Society.
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You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least upper second class standard in psychology or a similar relevant subject. You could, for example, be a Psychology graduate with the BPS Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) interested in working towards a BPS qualification in forensic psychology. Or you could be a practitioner working in the criminal justice and forensic mental health systems who doesn't plan to go on to qualify as a forensic psychologist but who wishes to gain further academic knowledge of the theories and practice of the
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Subjects
- Systems
- Mental Health
- Forensic Psychology
- Psychology
- IT
Course programme
MSc in Forensic Psychology