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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
Coventry University
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
SEP-24
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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
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University information
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University League Table
69th
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Campus address
Coventry University, Priory Street, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV1 5FB, England
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Subject ranking
93rd out of 118 31
36th out of 38 16
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/ Max 215128 60%60th
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/ Max 10044.0 44%103rd
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/ Max 53.84 77%66th
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/ Max 54.34 87%1st
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