MSc Forensic Psychology and Mental Health (Online) 24 months Postgraduate Programme By Coventry University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

18,600 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

PsychologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

The MSc Forensic Psychology and Mental Health (Online) course is primarily for those who wish to progress in a career associated with forensic psychology and specifically work in forensic mental health settings, or with offenders with mental health issues. It focuses on mental health issues in forensic settings, and examines the role of forensic psychologists throughout the criminal justice system, not only in working with offenders in developing and implementing treatment programmes, but in areas such as provision of expert testimony or conducting research into the impact of mental health on aspects of the criminal justice system. The course is designed to cover the British Psychological Society’s Division of Forensic Psychology's (DFP) core curriculum, covering diverse topics such as the theoretical basis of forensic psychology across a range of settings, through all stages of the criminal justice process. However, there is a specific focus on mental health and offenders.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

Online

The MSc Forensic Psychology and Mental Health (Online) course is primarily for those who wish to progress in a career associated with forensic psychology and specifically work in forensic mental health settings, or with offenders with mental health issues. It focuses on mental health issues in forensic settings, and examines the role of forensic psychologists throughout the criminal justice system, not only in working with offenders in developing and implementing treatment programmes, but in areas such as provision of expert testimony or conducting research into the impact of mental health on aspects of the criminal justice system. The course is designed to cover the British Psychological Society’s Division of Forensic Psychology's (DFP) core curriculum, covering diverse topics such as the theoretical basis of forensic psychology across a range of settings, through all stages of the criminal justice process. However, there is a specific focus on mental health and offenders.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
2.6+
Applicants should hold the equivalent of a minimum  2:2 undergraduate degree in Psychology. Consideration will be given to applicants who hold the equivalent of a minimum of 2:2 undergraduate degrees in Science or Social Sciences where a minimum of 50% of undergraduate study is in Psychology with evidence of studying a curriculum including research methods. 

2 Years
Jan
Sep

Domestic
9,350 GBP
International
18,600 GBP

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