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MSc - Master of Science
Liverpool Campus
Full Time
SEP
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
University of Liverpool
Full Time
SEP-25
12 months
MSc - Master of Science
Liverpool Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
Liverpool Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
Liverpool Campus
Full Time
SEP
1 Year
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Course overview
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.
Introduction
Why Choose Investigative and Forensic Psychology at Liverpool?
it’s the only programme of its type offered by a Russell Group University
we have received multiple commendations by the British Psychological Society
the course is eligible for Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and eligible for ESRC 1+3 training studentship linked to a PhD programme
you’ll join sessions offered by a high number and calibre of external practitioners delivering key understanding of real-life applications
we 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 field
the 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 learn
Criminal Behaviour – statistics
Research Methods
Policing & Emergency Response
Assessment of the criminal act
Legal processes, court process and potential custodial and through care processes
Conceptual and theoretical exploration of aggression, deviance, decision-making, leadership and stress, memory, communication and persuasion.
The psychology of crowd dynamics.
Accreditation
Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as Stage 1 Forensic Chartership training (if applicants UG degree is accredited by BPS); recognised by the Division of Forensic Psychology (DFP, British Psychological Society), and also counts towards Chartered Forensic Status.
Applicants do not need to have completed a psychology degree recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as Graduate basis for chartership (GBC). However, if applicants do not have GBC then they need to be aware that unless they obtain GBC from the BPS before completing the masters they will not be able to progress to Stage 2 Forensic Chartership.
To apply, you must have a high 2:1 bachelor’s 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
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£26,400 per year
Students from International
Accommodation - 600 to 900
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