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University of Central Lancashire: Applied Forensic Psychology
| Institution | University of Central Lancashire |
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| Department | School of Psychology |
| Web | http://www.uclan.ac.uk |
| cenquiries@uclan.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01772 892400 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Course overview - Our MSc in Applied Forensic Psychology gives you the skills to assess, intervene and care for victims and offenders. It will foster your professional growth, develop your report writing and presentation skills, methodological rigour, research expertise, independent learning and critical thinking.
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There’s a strong emphasis on the application of Forensic Psychology in professional practice, and theoretical modules include topics on how the theory is applied in practice.
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MSc Forensic Psychology explores both victims and offenders. It follows the progression of an offender from their first contact with the criminal justice system until their eventual release into the community of transfer to conditions of less security. The role of ongoing assessment, intervention and throughcare is emphasised throughout.
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You’ll learn from staff and practising Forensic Psychologists (both NHS and HMPS) who are actively engaged in research and who regularly publish in leading forensic journals and present papers at both national and international conferences.
Why study with us - Through supportive seminars, lectures, coursework, examination and independent study you’ll gain key academic skills in Forensic Psychology.
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As part of your assessment you’ll research an area of Forensic Psychology that really interests you, and it’ll develop your organisational and communication skills.
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You’ll study modules about advanced methods in psychology, applying psychology to the legal process, attributes of offenders and victims, forensic mental health and risk assessment, professional practice and intervention.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | Students should have a minimum of an upper second class honours degree in Psychology (or an equivalent Psychology qualification) recognised by the BPS as conferring GBC Students with a degree that does not confer GBC are advised to apply for the MSc Psychology (Conversion) course and then to consider applying for this course. Students with a relevant lower second class honours degree, but showing a good final year performance, including a good quality dissertation/research project, will be considered on an individual basis. A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent qualifications. |
| Location | Preston Campus Preston Campus Preston PR1 2HE |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Students should have a minimum of an upper second class honours degree in Psychology (or an equivalent Psychology qualification) recognised by the BPS as conferring GBC Students with a degree that does not confer GBC are advised to apply for the MSc Psychology (Conversion) course and then to consider applying for this course. Students with a relevant lower second class honours degree, but showing a good final year performance, including a good quality dissertation/research project, will be considered on an individual basis. A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent qualifications. |
| Location | Preston Campus Preston Campus Preston PR1 2HE |
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