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Study Details: MSc 1 year
You will develop real-world professional skills, along with robust theoretical understanding, which will stand you apart as a job candidate.
Your learning will be based on what the UK’s two largest employers of forensic psychologists told us that they need in a trainee forensic psychologist.
When you graduate from the Master’s Programme in Applied Forensic Psychology, you will have rigorous analytical skills alongside practical skills, which will set you apart from others competing for the same jobs. You will enter employment with your eyes open to the challenges that you will face as a criminal justice professional, in terms of the populations with whom you will be working, and in terms of the challenges that are faced by criminal justice sector organisations. You will be skilled in understanding and conducting research, which you will learn to do to submission standard. Your robust research skills will enable you to apply independent critical analysis to existing and new theories and practices, throughout your career.
Typical entry point to this course is in September. Please enquire for more information.
Edinburgh Napier University aims to build a community where all of our members are empowered to fulfil their full potential and find their own unique place in the world. We don’t just accept difference, we promote and celebrate it.
Due to extremely high demand, this programme is now closed for September 2024. We’re sorry that you won’t be able to join us in September. Applications for our September 2025 intake will open towards the end of the year.
You must have achieved a minimum of 2:2 on the BPS-accredited degree and you must have Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (by completing a BPS-accredited degree or conversion course).
Please note that you will need to provide your BPS accredited degree certificate/comparable BPS accredited conversion qualification AND where applicable, evidence of eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). You should apply for this evidence upon application submission and send it to pgadmissions@napier.ac.uk as soon as possible as it can take several weeks to obtain which may impact an offer being made.
If you want to get more information on the admission process, please get in touch with the postgraduate admissions team by submitting an enquiry form.
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By studying Applied Forensic Psychology at Edinburgh Napier University, you will open the door to numerous and various career paths within the fields of criminal justice and psychology. Our Alumni have since gone on to work with the UK’s largest employers of forensic psychologists; Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (England and Wales) and the Scottish Prison Service.
A degree in Forensic Psychology provides an advanced understanding of psychology research on which the practice of forensic psychology is based. You will gain robust research skills, critical analysis, and analytical abilities that are valuable for career opportunities in forensic psychology and applicable across various industries. Get ready to enhance your career prospects.
What does a Forensic Psychologist do?
A Forensic Psychologist applies psychological principles and techniques to the legal and criminal justice systems. Their work spans a variety of activities and settings, often involving collaboration with legal professionals, law enforcement, and correctional institutions. They also can work in hospitals, secure children’s homes, police forces, courts, and universities.
Alumni currently hold positions and have been recruited to jobs in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Barbados, mainland Europe, and the USA.
Daily tasks and responsibilities in this role may include:
You will develop a robust understanding of the psychology research on which forensic psychology practice is based. This will be complemented by learning some of the real-life skills that forensic psychology practitioners use in their daily work. You will also have opportunities to engage in critical discussions with experienced forensic psychology practitioners, and with professionals from other criminal justice agencies.
All of this will be underpinned by developing your own research skills to submission standard. Your robust research skills will enable you to apply independent critical analysis to existing and new theories and practices, throughout your career.
Modules
Trimester 1:
Evidence and Investigation (20 credits)
Assessments and Treatments (20 credits)
Advanced Research Skills (20 credits)
Advanced Research in Psychological Practice (20 hours)
Trimester 2:
Advanced Forensic Psychology (20 credits)
Practical Forensic Psychology (20 credits)
Advanced Research in Psychological Practice (180 hours)
Trimester 3:
Advice and Consultancy (20 credits)
Advanced Research in Psychological Practice (Tri 1, 2, + 3) (60 credits)
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