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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Coventry University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-24

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Overview

Accredited by the British Psychological Society, this course is designed to provide you with a thorough grounding in the theory, themes, issues and practical skills we consider to be central to forensic psychology.

It is part of a suite of courses in the field of forensic psychology at Coventry University, which also includes MSc Forensic Psychology and Mental Health (campus based and online versions) and an online MSc in Forensic Psychology.

The course has been designed to cover the British Psychological Society’s Division of Forensic Psychology's (DFP) core curriculum, which includes foundational topics such as the theoretical basis of forensic psychology across a range of settings and risk assessments associated with forensic psychology.

Accreditation and Professional Recognition British Psychological Society (BPS) - Accredited Forensic Psychology & Chartered Management Institute (CMI).

Career prospects

According to the British Psychological Society, the largest single employer of forensic psychologists in the UK is the HM Prison Service. Psychologists can also be employed in rehabilitation units, secure hospitals, Social Services, conducting research in university departments and working in private consultancy.

There are two stages to becoming a practising Forensic Psychologist and Chartered Member of the BPS, requiring a combination of professional education and practice. In the first instance, you need the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), followed by an accredited master’s in Forensic Psychology, such as this course.

The second stage requires a minimum of two years of supervised practice and successful completion of Stage 2 of the BPS Qualification in Forensic Psychology before you are eligible to register with the HCPC and use the title of ‘Forensic Psychologist’.

By studying Forensic Psychology, you should be able to develop knowledge and skills that are relevant across the criminal justice system in a variety of roles, including crime scene analyst; trainee forensic psychologist; trainee clinical psychologist; behavioural investigative advisor; lecturer in forensic psychology; Home Office, local government or police researcher; police officer; youth offending team worker; or probation officer.

Application deadline

31 August 2022

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 18,600per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Coventry University

Coventry University

  • University League Table

    69th

  • Campus address

    Coventry University, Priory Street, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV1 5FB, England

Coventry University Group has more than 16,000 international students from 162 countries studying in the UK.
You can get peer mentoring support from day one of your studies through mentoring programme Vygo.
You can access one-to-one support from enrolment to graduation and beyond. Success Coaches can connect you with a range of helpful services and opportunities.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    93rd out of 118 31

    36th out of 38 16

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    128 60%

    60th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    44.0 44%

    103rd

    57
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.84 77%

    66th

    28
  • Entry standards

    / Max 197
    122 59%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    44.0 44%

    25th

    19
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.34 87%

    1st

    4

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