Course Overview

This BPS Accredited MSc Forensic & Investigative Psychology aims to develop your knowledge of various theories, concepts, research, and professional practice skills to support your progression to become a (Registered/Chartered) Forensic Psychologist or forensic/investigative practitioner. The course adopts an applied approach to teaching and learning with an emphasis on the scientist-practitioner model and the 'educating the whole person' approach (personally, professionally, and academically).

Throughout the course, you will develop the practical and academic skills needed to become a confident, professional, and reflective forensic & investigative psychology practitioner. This applied approach to learning, combined with specialist teaching from a range of professionals and academics from the Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Social Sciences, including Psychology; Salomons Institute for Applied Psychology and School of Law, Policing and Social Sciences will enhance your learning experience and support your development of transferable and practical forensic & investigative psychological skills.

This course has a strong focus on students gaining key skills for potential employability, including being a stepping stone towards a career in forensic &/or investigative psychology and/or further education. Therefore, upon successful completion of the course, students will have gained a range of valuable specific, and transferable professional and academic skills to help them pursue a career in forensic &/or investigative psychology.

General Eligibility

A minimum of 2:1 in a BPS accredited Undergraduate Psychology degree OR BPS accredited MSc Psychology conversion course.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• IELTS: 6.5 overall with no element below 6.0