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MSc Forensic Psychology at University of Gloucestershire

University of Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Accredited by the British Psychological Society, on this course you’ll develop the expertise for a successful career in forensic psychology. You’ll underpin your practice with both a sound appreciation of academic research evidence, and an understanding of the Forensic Psychologist’s role in investigative and legal processes, as well as the assessment and treatment of offenders.

Faculty: School of Education, Health & Science  |  Department: Criminology and Forensics  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027; September 2028  |  Location: Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules. Level 7: Advanced Research Methods, Dissertation, Psychology in the Legal Process, Offenders: Causes, Assessment and Intervention, Vulnerability and Victims in Forensic Contexts, Developing the Forensic Practitioner, Police and Investigative Psychology.

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Entry requirements

At least a 2.2 honours degree in Psychology with Graduate Basis Chartered membership of BPS BPS membership Eligible for Graduate Basis Chartered membership of BPS. If you do not yet have eligibility, it can be obtained by completing the conversion course MSc Psychology. Interview Applicants for this course may be required to undertake an interview. References You must possess a strong academic reference IELTS 6.0 EU and international students need IELTS 6.0 overall (no less than 5.5 in writing and in any other band) or equivalent. Pre-course work experience You will be expected to undertake some relevant experience before starting the course – for instance in a volunteer capacity or shadowin

Intake: September 2027; September 2028

Duration: 1 year full-time

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