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Study Details: 1-2 Years
Get ready for a career in forensic psychology with this British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited course. This course will equip you with valuable professional insight and the skills necessary to progress into a career in forensic psychology. You will develop an awareness of the factors that can lead to criminal behaviour and the ways in which individuals can be supported to change. The course will also cover societal factors and disadvantages that contribute to antisocial behaviour, with a focus on victims, trauma, and mental health.
Building on our expert research and practice in the discipline, you will critically evaluate the current knowledge, theory, and evidence base in forensic psychology, while developing the skills and capabilities relevant to professional practice. The programme will utilise a range of practical techniques and research methods applicable to psychological enquiry. Forensic psychology is a growing field in the UK, offering multiple employment routes.
A 2:1 Psychology degree (BPS Accredited) or
A 2:2 Psychology degree (BPS Accredited) with work experience in a related healthcare setting will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Please note, for BPS accreditation, students must have a first degree that confers graduate basis for chartered status with the BPS (British Psychological Society)
You will gain practical skills and develop confidence to work in a range of criminal justice and mental health settings. You may want to continue your professional training towards becoming a forensic psychologist and progress into leadership positions within the field.
Some of our graduates go on to complete a doctorate in Forensic Psychology or pursue further training in related fields such as probation or the police.
Modules
Psychology of Criminal Behaviour and Investigation
Research Methods in Psychology
Psychological Assessment and Applications
Psychology of the Legal System and Courtroom
Forensic Empirical Project
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