Forensic Psychology MSc 12 months Postgraduate Program By University of Portsmouth |Top Universities
Subject Ranking

# 301-330QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

12 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

19,200 GBPTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

If you want to apply your psychology studies to the exciting field of criminal investigation, then this MSc Forensic Psychology degree course will give you the tools, skills and knowledge to reach your ambition. You'll learn to understand the different aspects of the legal system, and bring together the disciplines of clinical, social and cognitive psychology, as well as criminology and law. You'll address the major issues concerning the justice system, organisations, individuals and society. If you're ready to take the next step towards chartered status as a forensic psychologist, this course will introduce you to research at the forefront of the field, and give you the opportunity to get involved with ongoing projects in the department.

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

If you want to apply your psychology studies to the exciting field of criminal investigation, then this MSc Forensic Psychology degree course will give you the tools, skills and knowledge to reach your ambition. You'll learn to understand the different aspects of the legal system, and bring together the disciplines of clinical, social and cognitive psychology, as well as criminology and law. You'll address the major issues concerning the justice system, organisations, individuals and society. If you're ready to take the next step towards chartered status as a forensic psychologist, this course will introduce you to research at the forefront of the field, and give you the opportunity to get involved with ongoing projects in the department.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
176+
61+
91+
A good honours degree in Psychology that is recognised by the British Psychology Society as conferring Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC).  Applicants are expected to have some relevant experience at the time of application. This can be one or more of 3 kinds: Paid employment directly within or related to the criminal justice system; Paid work in a setting where you have used "transferable skills" with relevant populations such as the homeless, individuals with learning disabilities, those with mental health/substance related problems; and Voluntary work with relevant agencies that again work with populations relevant to the criminal justice system.

1 Year
Sep

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Domestic Students

9,900 GBP
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International Students

19,200 GBP
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