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University of Liverpool: Investigative and Forensic Psychology
| Institution | University of Liverpool |
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| Department | School of Psychology |
| Web | https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/ |
| pgrecruitment@liverpool.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 0151 794 5927 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
The MSc Investigative & Forensic Psychology is a one year, full-time postgraduate programme. It is accredited by the British Psychological Society annually and recognised as the first step towards status as a Chartered Forensic Psychologist in the UK for students who have Graduate Basis for Chartership. The course is also recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as a Research Methods MSc and students taking this course are eligible for the ESRC 1 + 3 studentships.
The MSc provides students with a high quality, balanced postgraduate programme of research and academic knowledge including, awareness of professional, legal and ethical issues, and practical, communication and dissemination skills in Investigative and Forensic Psychology. The programme takes a three-tiered approach.
Students begin with structured sessions on conceptual and theoretical issues (including aggression, sexual violence and deviance, decision-making, leadership and stress, memory, communication and persuasion, and the psychology of crowd dynamics).
They then appreciate how these and related issues can be applied to forensic practice and its legal context (in terms of crime reduction and intervention studies; investigative procedures, forensic interviewing, court processes and proceedings, assessment, custody and rehabilitation).
Finally, they gain skills in communicating knowledge and conducting relevant research on case assessments of individuals and organisations
Why Choose Investigative and Forensic Psychology?
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This course is unique in that it is the only MSc accredited course of its type in a Russell Group University. It is viewed worldwide by many to be the home of Investigative Psychology
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The number and calibre of external practitioners whom deliver key understanding of real life applications, makes the MSc Investigative and Forensic Psychology distinct from any other.
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The University of Liverpool has one of the largest representations of psychologists in Europe, who are research active on Law Enforcement projects.
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High quality teaching and a strong focus on employability skills mean that our students have gone on to be some of the most successful individuals in the field.
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The MSc Investigative and Forensic Psychology is renowned worldwide and attracts a large number of International students and visiting speakers each year. In an increasingly global world it is important to raise awareness of the role cultural factors play in psychological functioning and how these may differ from the findings of mainstream Western research.
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This MSc Investigative and Forensic Psychology programme received four commendations by the British Psychological Society in 2018.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | It is a requirement that applicants have some relevant work experience (voluntary or paid). The typical minimum entry requirement is a high 2:1 Bachelors degree (with Honours) in Psychology. Applicants will be expected to have the majority of their module marks in this range, especially for research methods and statistics. Applicants, whose first language isn't English, must also have an IELTS score of 7.5 (with no band lower than 7.0). It is a requirement that applicants have some relevant work experience (voluntary or paid). Applicants who meet the minimum entry requirement will be invited to attend a SKYPE interview. The deadline for application is 30 April 2021. International qualifications: Applications from international students are welcome. International qualifications will be evaluated in line with the National Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) guidelines. |
| Location | City Centre Campus University of Liverpool Liverpool L69 3BX |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | It is a requirement that applicants have some relevant work experience (voluntary or paid). The typical minimum entry requirement is a high 2:1 Bachelors degree (with Honours) in Psychology. Applicants will be expected to have the majority of their module marks in this range, especially for research methods and statistics. Applicants, whose first language isn't English, must also have an IELTS score of 7.5 (with no band lower than 7.0). It is a requirement that applicants have some relevant work experience (voluntary or paid). Applicants who meet the minimum entry requirement will be invited to attend a SKYPE interview. The deadline for application is 30 April 2021. International qualifications: Applications from international students are welcome. International qualifications will be evaluated in line with the National Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) guidelines. |
| Location | City Centre Campus University of Liverpool Liverpool L69 3BX |
Fees
| England | 10150 GBP for Year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | 10150 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 10150 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 10150 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 23200 GBP for Year 1 |
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