Forensic Psychology MSc
Royal Holloway, University of London
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Our Forensic Psychology Masters degree is jointly delivered by the Department of Law and Criminology and the Department of Psychology. By choosing this course at Royal Holloway you will be trained in the research-practitioner model for careers either in forensic psychology or applied psychology, and gain transferable skills that provide a valuable basis for careers in a wide range for fields. A solid foundation in scientific research methods is developed so that you can design, conduct and ...Read more

Our Forensic Psychology Masters degree is jointly delivered by the Department of Law and Criminology and the Department of Psychology. By choosing this course at Royal Holloway you will be trained in the research-practitioner model for careers either in forensic psychology or applied psychology, and gain transferable skills that provide a valuable basis for careers in a wide range for fields. A solid foundation in scientific research methods is developed so that you can design, conduct and analyse empirical psychological research. Teaching will be provided by academics from Psychology, Criminology and Law which will enable you develop skills in integrating concepts and communicating on multidisciplinary levels. You will be trained in qualitative and quantitative methods and in ethical issues relating to research and practice.Our balanced approach to research and teaching guarantees high quality teaching from both research and practice-led internal and external professionals, cutting edge materials and intellectually challenging debates. You will receive individual attention to enhance your personal and professional development.On graduating you will have the foundation level knowledge to work towards becoming a qualified Forensic Psychologist and the understanding of the necessary interrelationship between scientific research and forensic psychological practice.Duration: 1 year full time or 2 years part time

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Upper Second Class Honours degree or equivalent in Psychology or any Psychology joint degree accredited by the British Psychological Society. Applicants studying overseas will need to have been awarded their Bachelor degree before they can begin an application for British Psychological Society membership. Normally, we require a UK 2:1 (Honours) or equivalent in Psychology or any Psychology joint degree accredited by the British Psychological Society. Applicants are expected to have 60% or equivalent in dissertation from their undergraduate studies. Applicants should have relevant practical experience and/or a relevant dissertation, project or other relevant research experience. Applicants should have at least a basic appreciation of forensic psychology as well as good references. Applicants will be interviewed before being given an offer.

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Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London , Egham

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Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London Egham Hill Egham Surrey TW20 0EX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Egham  0.6 miles away

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