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MSc - Master of Science
Goldsmiths, University of London
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
Goldsmiths, University of London
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
MSc - Master of Science
Goldsmiths, University of London
Part Time
SEP-25
2 years
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This MSc provides the academic training required for a career as a forensic psychologist.
Are you interested in training to become a forensic psychologist. Are you already working in the criminal justice or forensic mental health systems and keen to learn more about the theory and practice behind forensic psychology
Work Experience Opportunities
One of the major strengths of this course is our strong links with local forensic/mental health services. All successful applicants will be provided with details of available work experience opportunities at the beginning of the academic term.
Careers
Graduates of the programme will be well-qualified a wide range careers in:
Relevant career opportunities are available in the:
Many of these posts will be training positions to allow the completion of the Stage Two qualification in Forensic Psychology described above.
Students should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least upper second class standard in psychology or a similar relevant subject. You could, for example, be a Psychology graduate with the BPS Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) interested in working towards a BPS qualification in forensic psychology. Or you could be a practitioner working in the criminal justice and forensic mental health systems who doesn't plan to go on to qualify as a forensic psychologist but who wishes to gain further academic knowledge of the theories and practice of the discipline. Subject to having GBC accreditation, completion of this Masters course will fulfil the requirements of Stage 1 training to become a Chartered Psychologist. For non GBC candidates the qualification will not be recognised as fulfilling Stage 1 DFP training, but will apply retrospectively if GBC is obtained at a later date.
Students living in
Domestic
£11,170 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)
£18,560 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£18,560 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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