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MSc Investigative Psychology (Distance Learning) at University of Huddersfield

University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A British Psychological Society accredited online MSc covering offender profiling, crime analysis and forensic psychology, delivered by an academic team that has run the course for over 15 years. It provides eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership and is taught 100% online.

Duration: 1 year full-time (September start only) or 2 years part-time  |  Intake: 6 September 2027, 17 January 2028, 8 May 2028  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Introducing Investigative Psychology, Investigative Psychology Theories and Models for Crime, Psychology in Court and Investigations, Research Methods for Investigative Forensic Psychology, Offender Spatial Activity, Clinical Forensic Psychology and Investigative Forensic Psychology in Practice, followed by a Dissertation.

Career pathways

Previous graduates from courses in this subject area have gone on to roles such as clinical psychologist, counselling psychologist, forensic psychologist, health psychologist, occupational psychologist and psychological wellbeing practitioner.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent in Psychology, Criminology or another relevant discipline; other professional qualifications and/or experience considered individually. Recognition of Prior Learning may apply. Applicants need a computer with reliable internet access. International/English language: IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 6.0 in writing and no element below 5.5, or equivalent, or Duolingo English Test 105 or above. Application deadlines: 30 August (September), 10 January (January), 1 May (May).

Intake: 6 September 2027, 17 January 2028, 8 May 2028

Duration: 1 year full-time (Sept. only); 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://uoh-onlineapps.hud.ac.uk/

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