Applied Forensic Psychology with Counselling MSc – 2 years full-time

Course structure

Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.

Compulsory course units

These compulsory units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.

Year 1, semester 1

• Fundamentals of forensic psychology
• Advanced research methods for applied psychology
• Assessment and formulation
• Counselling skills for forensic psychology

Year 1, semester 2

• Fundamentals of forensic psychology
• Advanced research methods for applied psychology
• Working with offenders and victims
• Fundamentals of forensic psychology practice

Year 1, semester 3 to year 2, semester 2

• Forensic psychology placement

Year 2, semester 3

• Forensic psychology dissertation

Placement

This degree features a compulsory placement integral to the course. The placement can last up to 12 months and will start in the summer of Year 1.
The placement will be organised by the academic team and can take place in a variety of settings, such as prisons, charities, law enforcement agencies, children services and research settings. Different placements will have different requirements but will likely include:

a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (and sometimes higher level vetting)possible health and safety regulations (including checks on up to date immunisations)Forensic psychology as a profession is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act; hence, no conviction is ever considered Spent. You must disclose any convictions to the course supervisor and placement provider. If you do not satisfy any of the required checks then your placement opportunities may be limited.

Learning and assessment

Learning

• Design projects
• Laboratory sessions
• Lectures
• Online resources
• Practical sessions
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Workshops

Assessment

• Attendance
• Coursework
• Data analysis practical
• Dissertation
• Essay
• Oral assessment
• Portfolio
• Practical work
• Presentations
• Seminar
• Work-based placement
• Other