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MSc - Master of Science
University of Portsmouth - Portsmouth Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
University of Portsmouth - Portsmouth Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
University of Portsmouth - Portsmouth Campus
Part Time
SEP-26
2 Years
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If you want to apply what you learned through your undergraduate psychology studies to the field of offender behaviour, then this Master's in Forensic Psychology will give you the knowledge and skills to work in the criminal justice system, or train to become a qualified forensic psychologist. The course brings together the disciplines of clinical, social and cognitive psychology, with criminology and law. You'll address the major issues concerning the justice system in relation to individuals, organisations and society, and when you successfully complete your studies, you'll be able to apply your knowledge in a range of contexts from criminal investigations, to welfare, wellbeing and rehabilitation. Accredited by the British Psychological Society, the course represents the first of 2 stages of training required to become a Chartered and Registered Forensic Psychologist.
A 2:1 honours degree in Psychology or a Pass in an MSc Psychology conversion course.In either case, the course must be recognised by the British Psychology Society as conferring Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). Consideration will also be given to applicants with a 2:2 degree where the applicant can demonstrate, through their account of their relevant education and experience in their personal statement, commitment to and awareness of diversity and inclusion (eg. caring responsibilities, disability, exclusion/unconscious bias). Applicants are expected to have some relevant experience at the time of application. This can be one or more of three kinds. First is paid employment directly within or related to the criminal justice system (e.g. Assistant Psychologist in the Prison Service/Forensic Mental Health Setting, a role in probation/the police, Youth Offending Team or similar). Second is paid work in a setting where you have used “transferable skills” (e.g. interpersonal skills/problem-solving) with relevant populations such as the homeless, individuals with learning disabilities, those with mental health/substance related problems. The third is voluntary work with relevant agencies that again work with populations relevant to the criminal justice system (e.g. Victim Support, NACRO, Circles, SOVA, Motiv8, ‘Appropriate Adult services).
Students living in
Domestic
£11,200 per year
Students from Domestic
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£11,200 per year
Students from Channel Islands
£19,300 per year
Students from EU
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£19,300 per year
Students from International
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