MSc Investigative Forensic Psychology(16 month)
Bournemouth University
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MSc - Master of Science

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Talbot Campus

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JAN-26

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16 Months

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MSc - Master of Science

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Talbot Campus

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JAN-26

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Study a course specialising in examining the theoretical and investigative aspects of forensic psychology to prepare you for the entire criminal justice process, from crime scene to courtroom. Benefit from our great facilities and expert academics. Learn about the underlying theories regarding the psychology of investigations and consider areas such as how face-processing can assist identification of individuals.Explore different offence types - sexual offending, murder and violent crime, group ...Read more

Study a course specialising in examining the theoretical and investigative aspects of forensic psychology to prepare you for the entire criminal justice process, from crime scene to courtroom. Benefit from our great facilities and expert academics. Learn about the underlying theories regarding the psychology of investigations and consider areas such as how face-processing can assist identification of individuals.Explore different offence types - sexual offending, murder and violent crime, group offending, and different forms of cyber-crime. Investigate and scrutinise violent mocked-up crime scenes to provide investigative evidence and learn how to present expert witness testimony in a mock court. Evaluate victims, witnesses, suspects and offenders as well as the environment, geography and time to create fieldwork and case studies based on real experiences Benefit from the expert knowledge of our academics and guest speakers.Develop transferable skills like writing grant proposals and how to publish research as well as working closely with a member of staff for your research topic, perhaps linked to your future career aspirations.

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55/279
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16th
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72nd
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Elisa
21 Feb 25

Worst maybe having all lecture in just two days so we have two very long days, sometimes without even a break to have lunch Best I would say the course is very nice, there are a..Read more

SR
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05 Mar 22

I love the location and the people, but student support needs improvement with the psych department listening to students and their feedback..Read more

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Entry requirements

Students need to have a bachelors honours degree with 2:2 in any subject or equivalent.

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£1,458 month

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Living Costs at University Accommodation - 5845-7721 Per Year

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Elisa
21 Feb 25
MSc Investigative Forensic Psychology
Worst maybe having all lecture in just two days so we have two very long days, sometimes without even a break to have lunch Best I would say the course is very nice, there are a...
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SR
Student Reviewer
05 Mar 22
MSc Investigative Forensic Psychology
I love the location and the people, but student support needs improvement with the psych department listening to students and their feedback...
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Bournemouth University
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