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MSc - Master of Science
Liverpool Campus
Full Time
SEP
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
Liverpool Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
12 Months
MSc - Master of Science
Liverpool Campus
Full Time
SEP
1 Year
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Renowned worldwide, this MSc in Investigative and Forensic Psychology is a high-quality master's course providing academic and research knowledge of forensic practice. This includes crime reduction and intervention investigative procedures, forensic interviewing, court processes, custody and rehabilitation.IntroductionWhy Choose Investigative and Forensic Psychology at Liverpool?it’s the only programme of its type offered by a Russell Group Universitywe have received multiple commendations by the British Psychological Societythe course is eligible for Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and eligible for ESRC 1+3 training studentship linked to a PhD programmeyou’ll join sessions offered by a high number and calibre of external practitioners delivering key understanding of real-life applicationswe place a strong emphasis on employability skills and as a result our students have gone on to be some of the most successful individuals in their fieldthe course attracts a large number of international students and visiting speakers.Who is this course for?This course is for you if you have a high 2:1 bachelor’s degree in Psychology (65% or above) and want to pursue a career in forensic psychology, law enforcement, investigations, intelligence, or go on to study a PhD and work in research/academia.What you'll learnConceptual and theoretical explorations of aggression, deviance, decision-making, leadership and stress, memory, communication and persuasionA detailed focus on violence, sexual aggression, co-offending and corporate crime, as well as the range of individual and contextual factors that shape such behaviourA range of theoretical paradigms relevant to investigative and emergency response processes (including behavioural investigative advice, interviewing, decision making, leadership and communication)Conceptual theories and approaches to assessment, legal processes and interventions with children and adults in forensic contextsLegal frameworks for the use of psychology in the courts, including ethical and professional standards, with specific reference to communicationA range of qualitative and quantitative research methods and statistics.
To apply, you must have a high 2:1 bachelors degree in Psychology (65% or above) with high marks in research methods and statistics.
You do not need to have completed a psychology degree recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as a Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC). However to progress to Stage 2 Forensic Chartership you must obtain GBC from the BPS.
All applicants must have some relevant work experience with a vulnerable client group (voluntary or paid), but not necessarily in a forensic setting.
Applicants who meet the minimum entry requirement will be invited to attend an online interview.
Students living in
Domestic
£11,700 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£11,700 per year
Students from Other UK
The above-mentioned fee is for the Isle of Man
£11,700 per year
Students from Channel Islands
£28,300 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£28,300 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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