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Study Details: Full Time (1 years)
Accredited by the British Psychological Society, on this course you’ll develop the expertise for a successful career in forensic psychology.
You’ll underpin your practice with both a sound appreciation of academic research evidence, and an understanding of the Forensic Psychologist’s role in investigative and legal processes, as well as the assessment and treatment of offenders.
The Forensic Team have a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the subject area. You’ll have access to the current and timely research that staff members are involved in, and which makes a difference in those applied forensic contexts.
At least a 2.2 honours degree in Psychology with Graduate Basis Chartered membership of BPS
Eligible for Graduate Basis Chartered membership of BPS. If you do not yet have eligibility, it can be obtained by completing the conversion course MSc Psychology.
This course has a strong applied focus on real-world practice and core expertise. Areas of focus include issues surrounding the commission, detection and prosecution of sexual offences and the management of offenders, evidence collection via investigative interviewing and special procedures to assist vulnerable witnesses.
You’ll undertake practical assignments, designed to model aspects of a professional forensic psychologists workload. The course is also accredited by the British Psychological Society, covering the core areas demanded of Stage 1 registration.
When you graduate you’ll have the choice of a wide range of career opportunities in areas such as crime analysis, fraud investigation, prison and probation services, and national/international police services . You could also choose to move into further academic study and research – potentially a PhD and/or working as a Research Assistant.
Core Modules:
Advanced Research Methods (NS7004)
Dissertation (NS7111)
Psychology in the Legal Process (NS7205)
Offenders: Causes, Assessment and Intervention (NS7207)
Vulnerability and Victims in Forensic Contexts (NS7208)
Developing the Forensic Practitioner (NS7209)
Police and Investigative Psychology (NS7210)
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