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MSc Investigative Forensic Psychology

Bournemouth University

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Bournemouth University

Course options

  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Talbot Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Study a course specialising in examining the theoretical and investigative aspects of forensic psychology to prepare you for the entire criminal justice process, from crime scene to courtroom. Benefit from our great facilities and expert academics. Learn about the underlying theories regarding the psychology of investigations and consider areas such as how face-processing can assist identification of individuals.Explore different offence types - sexual offending, murder and violent crime, group offending, and different forms of cyber-crime. Investigate and scrutinise violent mocked-up crime scenes to provide investigative evidence and learn how to present expert witness testimony in a mock court. Evaluate victims, witnesses, suspects and offenders as well as the environment, geography and time to create fieldwork and case studies based on real experiences Benefit from the expert knowledge of our academics and guest speakers.Develop transferable skills like writing grant proposals and how to publish research as well as working closely with a member of staff for your research topic, perhaps linked to your future career aspirations.

Tuition fees

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£ 17,500per year

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University information

Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University

  • University League Table

    72nd

  • Campus address

    Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus, The Hub, Poole House, Dorset, BH12 5BB, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    64th out of 118 1

    16th out of 36 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 220
    109 50%

    99th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    33rd

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.00 75%

    88th

    5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    113 53%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    19th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.88 72%

    32nd

    6

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