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MSc - Master of Science
Peel Park
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
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MSc - Master of Science
Peel Park
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
MSc - Master of Science
Peel Park
Full Time
SEP-27
1 Year
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Get ready for a career in forensic psychology with this British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited course. This course will equip you with valuable professional insight and the skills necessary to progress into a career in forensic psychology. You will develop an awareness of the factors that can lead to criminal behaviour and the ways in which individuals can be supported to change. The course will also cover societal factors and disadvantages that contribute to antisocial behaviour, with a focus on victims, trauma, and mental health. Building on our expert research and practice in the discipline, you will critically evaluate the current knowledge, theory, and evidence base in forensic psychology, while developing the skills and capabilities relevant to professional practice. The programme will utilise a range of practical techniques and research methods applicable to psychological enquiry. Forensic psychology is a growing field in the UK, offering multiple employment routes. You will: Select a case study to explore in-depth throughout the course. Practice hands-on skills, such as interviewing and scoring psychological assessments. Hear directly from a range of guest lecturers in forensic psychology and related fields. Understand psychological theories central to modern forensic psychology practice. Receive support from a highly qualified team of research- and practice-informed psychology staff
A 2:1 Psychology degree (BPS Accredited) or A 2:2 Psychology degree (BPS Accredited) with work experience in a related healthcare setting will be considered on a case-by-case basis Please note, for BPS accreditation, students must have a first degree that confers graduate basis for chartered status with the BPS (British Psychological Society)
Students living in
Domestic
£9,360 per year
Students from Domestic
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£17,520 per year
Students from EU
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£17,520 per year
Students from International
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