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MSc Forensic Psychology

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

MSc Forensic Psychology is a postgraduate Psychology course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 1 year and starts in September.

Postgraduate · 1 year · Full-time · Psychology

Intakes: September

Forensic Psychologists work as scientist-practitioners in the domains of criminal investigation, policing, courts, probation, criminal and civil justice systems, secure clinical settings, offender management and private practice. This British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited Forensic Psychology MSc course will provide you with Stage 1 empirical and theoretical knowledge necessary to enable you to move to complete the next stage of professional training (BPS Stage 2 or Health Care Practitioner Council (HCPC) route). Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Explore cutting-edge topics in our investigative forensic psychology module, introducing you to investigative processes and how psychological theory and empirical understanding can impact investigative forensic practices and outcomes - Gain hands-on work experience through our forensic volunteering work experience module, providing you with valuable experience before graduation - Our emphasis on real world data analysis and key topical modules such as vulnerability and neurodiversity, ethical practice and sexual and violent crime will prepare you for the scenarios you’ll come across during professional practice - Gain valuable insights and training from our experienced course team with experience working as Forensic Psychologists, as well as with organisations including the UK Police, the International Criminal Court, US High Value Detainee Interrogation Group, and FBI - Our teaching methods are designed to be authentic and inclusive, supporting career advancement and professional practice in forensic psychology by addressing biases within research and practice and engaging with issues of sexuality, gender, diversity, and culture Campus: Cavendish, Central London Duration: 1 year Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: not published on the course page Confirm with the university. Careers (from the course page): The Forensic Psychology MSc course is a prerequisite for pursuing Stage 2 training leading to Registration with the HCPC as a Forensic Psychologist. This route is only available if you have Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the BPS. (Note: accreditation pending). Graduates from the course will be equipped to work as trainees or assistant psychologists in various settings, including prisons, probation services, forensic mental health units, the NHS and various charities. Graduate employers named on the course page: NHS, HMPPS, Charities, Private health and care providers, Civil Service: Home office, UK Police, Courts and justice systems, Academia and research. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• Criminal Justice: Vulnerability and Neurodiversity (Core)
• Forensic Data Analysis: Real World Applications (Core)
• Forensic Volunteering Work Experience (Core)
• Investigative Forensic Psychology (Core)
• Professional Ethical Forensic Practice (Core)
• Research Based Project: Forensic Psychology (Core)
• Sexual and Violent Crime: Risk Assessment and Interventions (Core)

Careers

• Trainee Forensic Psychologist
• Assistant Psychologist/Forensic Psychologist
• Forensic research and teaching
• Charity worker
• Support worker
• Research Assistant