MSc Forensic Psychology - Full-time
Master
In Lincoln
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Lincoln
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Duration
1 Year
This MSc focuses on case formulation and the applied aspects of forensic psychology. There is an emphasis on working with different groups, including children/adolescents, violent or sexual offenders, and those with forensic mental health concerns.
The programme has a clear focus on practice-based topics in forensic psychology. Students are able to conduct a research project alongside academics who are active researchers in their fields. Areas of expertise amongst staff include understanding deception and interviewing skills; investigative and courtroom processes; sexual fantasy and sexual offending; and online sexual exploitation material.
The School’s forensic psychology team draws on the expertise of a range of practitioners working in applied forensic psychology settings to provide specialist input into the programme.
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About this course
Graduates of this programme may pursue careers in many different forensic settings and roles.
This MSc acts as Stage 1 training for those with Graduate Basis for Chartered membership accredited psychology degrees to become a Chartered Forensic and HCPC Registered Psychologist.
First or upper second class honours degree in psychology. All offers made to those still completing their BSc are contingent upon the applicant meeting these requirements.
To use the MSc in Forensic Psychology as Stage 1 in the route towards becoming a Chartered Forensic Psychologist, an essential pre-requisite is that you must be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society.
This means that you will have undertaken an undergraduate degree in psychology approved by the British Psychological Society.
This programme is accredited with the British Psychological Society (BPS) and for those with BPS Graduate Basis of Chartership (GBC), acts as Stage 1 training towards becoming a Chartered Forensic Psychologist.
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Subjects
- Child Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Police
- Risk
- Psychology
- Full Time
- IT risk
- Research methods
- Advanced
- Research
- Methods
- Forensic
Course programme
- Advanced Research Methods and Skills (Core)
- Forensic Child Psychology (Core)
- MSc Thesis (Core)
- Processes of Investigation and Justice (Core)
- Professional Practice and Risk (Core)
- Research Methods and Skills (Core)
- Understanding Criminal Behaviour (Core)
- Working with Client Groups (Core)
Additional information
Home/EU
£7,700
Home/EU
(including Alumni Scholarship 20% reduction )**
£6,160
International
£16,000
International
(Including International Alumni / Global Postgraduate Scholarship £2,000 reduction)**
£14,000
MSc Forensic Psychology - Full-time