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MSc Forensic and Investigative Psychology

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Full time | Canterbury Christ Church University | 1 year | 23-SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

23-SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Forensic Psychology Forensic Science (Non-Medical)

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Overview

This BPS Accredited MSc Forensic & Investigative Psychology aims to develop your knowledge of various theories, concepts, research and professional practice skills to support your progression to become a (Registered/Chartered) Forensic Psychologist or forensic/investigative practitioner. The course adopts an applied approach to teaching and learning with an emphasis on the scientist-practitioner model and 'educating the whole person' approach (personally, professionally and academically).

Throughout the course you will develop the practical and academic skills needed to become a confident, professional and reflective forensic & investigative psychology practitioner. This applied approach to learning, combined with specialist teaching from a range of professionals and academics from the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Social Sciences, including: Psychology; Salomons Institute for Applied Psychology and School of Law, Policing and Social Sciences will enhance your learning experience and support your development of transferable and practical forensic & investigative psychological skills.

This course is designed for psychology graduates working in, or intending to work in forensic settings (e.g. probation services, victim support services, prisons, forensic psychologist in training) and wishing to pursue specialised training in forensic &/or investigative psychology. We also provide you with opportunities to study and/or attend events alongside other MSc students, thereby enhancing your exposure to a diverse range of students and professionals. Furthermore, students are able to access the Salomons library, which is one of the best bespoke clinical psychology libraries in the country, with a specific forensic section.

Your future career

This course has a strong focus on students gaining key skills for potential employability, including being a stepping stone towards a career in forensic &/or investigative psychology and/or further education. Therefore, upon successful completion of the course students will have gained a range of valuable specific and transferable professional and academic skills to help them pursue a career within forensic &/or investigative psychology.

Upon completion of this course, students may explore opportunities to work within forensic environments, seek employment with forensic mental health services (e.g. NHS, private sector), pursue employment as a probation officer, prison officer, assistant psychologist or police officer roles or further education (e.g. PhD, Doctorate clinical and Forensic Psychology).

Modules

Investigative Psychology (20 Credits) - Core
Advanced Research Methods and Statistics (20 Credits) - Core
Research Project: Forensic/Investigative Psychology (20 Credits) - Core
Criminal Justice and the Investigative Process (20 Credits) - Core
Research Methods and Statistics (20 Credits) - Core
Understanding Criminality and Offending Behaviour (20 Credits) - Core
Forensic Assessment, Treatment and Professional Practice (20 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£8,655

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£14,500

Entry requirements

A minimum of a 2:1 in a BPS accredited Undergraduate Psychology degree OR BPS accredited MSc Psychology conversion course.OR A minimum of a 2:2 in a BPS accredited Undergraduate Psychology degree OR BPS accredited MSc Psychology Conversion course and relevant experience in forensic or investigative settings.

University information

Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) was first established in 1962 and has, for over 60 years, built an exceptional reputation for the quality of its study programmes. In total there are around 20,000 students enrolled at the university, with a fifth enrolled in a postgraduate qualification. Students study in one of three academic faculties: Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Education Faculty of Medicine, Health and Social...more