Forensic Mental Health MSc

Denmark Hill Campus, London, United Kingdom

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12 monthsProgramme duration

40,000 GBPTuition Fee/year

PsychologyMain Subject Area

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Forensic Mental Health course is designed for students with a clinical or academic interest in the complex relationship between mental disorders and criminal behaviour. You will be taught by a multi-disciplinary team of clinical academics. The course constitutes an ideal first step towards clinical or forensic psychology training, a PhD or MD degree.

Key benefits

Focus on the neuroscientific understanding of the development of prosocial and antisocial behaviours across the lifespan
Critically examine forensic practice across the criminal justice system, including prisons, secure forensic hospital settings, and community services
Develop the skills required to critically evaluate new research and to establish evidence-based clinical services
Build an inter-disciplinary understanding of this complex field

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Focus on the neuroscientific understanding of the development of prosocial and antisocial behaviours across the lifespan
Critically examine forensic practice across the criminal justice system, including prisons, secure forensic hospital settings, and community services
Develop the skills required to critically evaluate new research and to establish evidence-based clinical services
Build an inter-disciplinary understanding of this complex field

Admission Requirements

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

IELTS

6.5+

Bachelor GPA

3.3+

TOEFL

92+

PTE Academic

62+

The following criteria apply to all applicants:

Applicants should have, or be predicted to achieve, a 2:1 honours degree (minimum) or the equivalent, including an introduction to empirical research, in a relevant subject, such as Psychology, Neuroscience, Criminology, Psychiatry, Mental Health Nursing or Occupational Therapy. In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree, if you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.

Non-graduates (e.g. nurses with a Diploma) will be asked to provide evidence of their capacity to study at postgraduate level and will be expected to have considerable relevant work experience since qualifying.

Pathway specific entry criteria:

Clinical Forensic Psychology Pathway

Applicants must have Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the BPS. For more information on GBC and careers in forensic psychology in the UK, please consult the BPS website.

Note - By the time of starting the programme, it is recommended that students have some relevant clinical or forensic experience working with people with psychological difficulties, people who have offended, or victims of crime. Please contact us for advice if necessary to establish whether your work experience would be considered relevant.

Forensic Mental Health Research Pathway

Applicants should display evidence of a genuine interest in the relationship between mental illness and crime, and an aptitude for research. Please supply your degree transcript: we are particularly interested in your marks for research methods, statistics and your undergraduate dissertation.

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic

Starts from

16,950 GBP

International

Starts from

40,000 GBP

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Denmark Hill Campus, London, United Kingdom

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