MSc Forensic and Investigative Psychology Postgraduate Programme By University of Wolverhampton |TopUniversities

MSc Forensic and Investigative Psychology

Tuitionfee

13,350 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

PsychologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

The course is designed to develop an applied psychological knowledge base relevant to the domain of Forensic and Investigative Psychology, underpinned by theory and empirical research (including research methodology relevant to the course). The course combines contemporary and traditional approaches to psychology, law and criminal behaviours, and includes topics of particular relevance to the 21st century and beyond such as cybercrime and deviance, human trafficking and modern day slavery, decision-making, and the use and collection of ‘big data’ and surveillance information. Students will be introduced to a range of contemporary psychological theories and empirical research relevant to Forensic and Investigative Psychology, including ethics, applied memory and cognition, decision-making, investigative practice, cybercrime, theories of crime, and deception.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

The course is designed to develop an applied psychological knowledge base relevant to the domain of Forensic and Investigative Psychology, underpinned by theory and empirical research (including research methodology relevant to the course). The course combines contemporary and traditional approaches to psychology, law and criminal behaviours, and includes topics of particular relevance to the 21st century and beyond such as cybercrime and deviance, human trafficking and modern day slavery, decision-making, and the use and collection of ‘big data’ and surveillance information. Students will be introduced to a range of contemporary psychological theories and empirical research relevant to Forensic and Investigative Psychology, including ethics, applied memory and cognition, decision-making, investigative practice, cybercrime, theories of crime, and deception.

Admission Requirements

6+
3+
Undergraduate degree in Psychology 2:1 or above, or a 2.2 with experience of working in a forensic or forensic related setting. Undergraduate degree in relevant cognate discipline and Pass selection interview, or Pass selection task/assignment. Applicants who are not from the UK are required to have an English Language Qualification IELTS level score of 6.5 or above.

Jan-2000

Tuition fees

Domestic
7,650 GBP
International
13,350 GBP

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