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Study Details: 1 year (full-time)
2 years (part-time)
On this exciting programme you will be introduced to forensic psychology and criminal behaviour and gain a detailed understanding of the application of clinical skills, such as forensic psychological assessment, consultancy provision, practical interventions and evaluation in forensic settings.
Scrutinise theoretical models of criminal behaviour on our MSc Psychology of Forensic and Criminal Behaviour.
You will:
develop an understanding of why people offend
study the onset, development and maintenance of offending behaviours
consider the links between theoretical approaches and practical applications to forensic work.
An undergraduate degree in an area related to psychology (e.g., criminology or from a similar subject area) with a minimum grade of second-class honours (2:2)
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On completion of the MSc Psychology of Forensic and Criminal Behaviour, graduates will be able to offer a broad range of knowledge and skills, which will support them to work across a number of sectors, including:
Prison service
Charities
Psychological assessment developers
Youth offending services and institutions
Recruitment
Ministry of Justice
Home Office
Police service
Border Agency
Security services/agencies
Data collection and analysis in the Government or police research sector
NHS
Academia
The Probation Service
Rehabilitation units
Secure Hospitals
Victim Support
Criminal Justice System Framework and Mental Health
Professional Skills in Criminal and Forensic Settings
Research Methods in Criminal and Forensic Psychology
Understanding Offending Behaviour: Conceptualising Risk
Understanding Offending Behaviour: A reflective approach
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