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Full time | University of Greenwich | 1 year | SEP-24

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

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

This MSc Forensic Psychology will teach you how to deal with the serious crime from a number of perspectives.

This British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited Forensic Psychology Master’s degree is designed to prepare you with knowledge and skills required for a career in a forensic setting. While we will do some myth busting around the glamorisation of this field, expect to be as fascinated by this topic as you will have imagined. The team responsible for your learning and development throughout this course all have extensive experience working with the police, prison service and the NHS.

Everything we teach has applied significance – we will share research and practice with you which has been developed ‘in the field’, providing an experience which will feel as though you are on the cutting edge of developments in this area. The BPS accreditation means that by obtaining this MSc, you will be completing the first stage in your professional training required to become a qualified practitioner and an accredited Chartered Forensic Psychologist.

Teaching

In a typical week, learning takes place through a combination of lectures and seminars. You will be able to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller group sessions.

Contact hours normally take place three days a week and fall between 9am and 5pm, depending on your tutorials.

Assessment

Assessments are varied and may include essays, critical reflections, library reports, presentations, research posters, seen and unseen exams, and practical reports. The final assessment is a dissertation project.

Careers and placements

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

Graduates of this course can pursue a career in:

  • Prison service
  • Secure forensic hospitals
  • Youth offending services and institutions
  • Police service
  • Security services/agencies
  • Data collection and analysis in the Government sector e.g. Ministry of Justice or Home Office
  • Academia

Modules

Psychology and the Criminal Justice System (15 Credits) - Core
The Psychology of Desistance and Reintegration (15 Credits) - Core
MSc Psychology Project (60 Credits) - Core
Mental Health in Criminal and Forensic Contexts (15 Credits) - Core
Forensic Assessment (15 Credits) - Core
Development of Delinquency and Psychopathy (15 Credits) - Core
Criminal Minds (15 Credits) - Core
Core Research Methods and Analyses (30 Credits) - Core

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,500

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£16,300

Entry requirements

An Honours degree (normally 2:2 or above) from a psychology programme accredited by the BPS or An Honours degree in psychology or equivalent subject (normally a 2:2 or above) and successful completion of a research methods assessment.

Department profile

At the University of Greenwich, we’re proud that our students have ranked us the Best university in the UK (StudentCrowd University Awards 2023). You'll learn from expert teaching staff with close connections to industry and prepare yourself for global opportunities. With over 100 years history of delivering education the Faculty is proud of its long-established reputation for providing high quality education and training. We aim to transform...more