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University of Manchester: Forensic Psychology and Mental Health
| Institution | University of Manchester |
|---|---|
| Department | Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health |
| Web | https://www.manchester.ac.uk |
| pgt.mentalhealth@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)161 529 4563 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Our MSc Forensic Psychology and Mental Health course is aimed at graduates who want to pursue a career as a Chartered Psychologist and/or register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Forensic Psychologist. Completion of our MSc represents stage one of the training to become a Registered Forensic Psychologist .
You will complete units examining professional practice in forensic psychology, psychology applied to legal and investigative processes, forensic risk assessment, offending behaviour interventions, research methods, and assessment and treatment of personality disorders.
Teaching will comprise a blend of face-to-face and online delivery and will be based on case examples from forensic and clinical practice.
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
The BPS outlined nine areas of good practice and three commendations following the June 2024 BPS accreditation visit. The commendations were:
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The programme team are commended for its focus on transferable skills, core skills, reflective elements (e.g. reflective portfolio), excellent graduate outcomes, and employability, including preparing students for future studies (i.e., Stage Two). (Programme standards: 5.2 & 5.3).
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The provider is commended for the high calibre, quality and for a mix of both practitioners and academics on the programme team who contribute to the accredited programme. (Programme standard: 6.2.4).
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The programme director is commended for their unwavering enthusiasm, commitment, and accessibility, fostering a supportive relationship with students, and ensuring a high-quality experience. (Programme standards: 5 & 6).
PhD with integrated master's
If you're planning to undertake a PhD after your master's, our Integrated PhD programme will enable you to combine your postgraduate taught course with a related PhD project in biology, medicine or health.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We require you to have: a BSc Psychology degree (minimum Upper Second) or overseas equivalent , which confers Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) status with the British Psychological Society (BPS). If you are unsure whether your degree will give you eligibility for the GBC, you can check whether your degree was accredited for your intake year on the BPS website ; |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
Our MSc Forensic Psychology and Mental Health course is aimed at graduates who want to pursue a career as a Chartered Psychologist and/or register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Forensic Psychologist. Completion of our MSc represents stage one of the training to become a Registered Forensic Psychologist .
You will complete units examining professional practice in forensic psychology, psychology applied to legal and investigative processes, forensic risk assessment, offending behaviour interventions, research methods, and assessment and treatment of personality disorders.
Teaching will comprise a blend of face-to-face and online delivery and will be based on case examples from forensic and clinical practice.
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
The BPS outlined nine areas of good practice and three commendations following the June 2024 BPS accreditation visit. The commendations were:
-
The programme team are commended for its focus on transferable skills, core skills, reflective elements (e.g. reflective portfolio), excellent graduate outcomes, and employability, including preparing students for future studies (i.e., Stage Two). (Programme standards: 5.2 & 5.3).
-
The provider is commended for the high calibre, quality and for a mix of both practitioners and academics on the programme team who contribute to the accredited programme. (Programme standard: 6.2.4).
-
The programme director is commended for their unwavering enthusiasm, commitment, and accessibility, fostering a supportive relationship with students, and ensuring a high-quality experience. (Programme standards: 5 & 6).
PhD with integrated master's
If you're planning to undertake a PhD after your master's, our Integrated PhD programme will enable you to combine your postgraduate taught course with a related PhD project in biology, medicine or health.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We require you to have: a BSc Psychology degree (minimum Upper Second) or overseas equivalent , which confers Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) status with the British Psychological Society (BPS). If you are unsure whether your degree will give you eligibility for the GBC, you can check whether your degree was accredited for your intake year on the BPS website ; |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
Our MSc Forensic Psychology and Mental Health course is aimed at graduates who want to pursue a career as a Chartered Psychologist and/or register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Forensic Psychologist.
You will complete units examining professional practice in forensic psychology, psychology applied to legal and investigative processes, forensic risk assessment, offending behaviour interventions, research methods, and assessment and treatment of personality disorders.
Teaching will comprise a blend of face-to-face and online delivery and will be based on case examples from forensic and clinical practice.
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
The BPS outlined nine areas of good practice and three commendations following the June 2024 BPS accreditation visit. The commendations were:
- The programme team are commended for its focus on transferable skills, core skills, reflective elements (e.g. reflective
portfolio), excellent graduate outcomes, and employability, including preparing students for future studies (i.e., Stage Two). (Programme standards: 5.2 & 5.3).
- The provider is commended for the high calibre, quality and for a mix of both practitioners and academics on the
programme team who contribute to the accredited programme. (Programme standard: 6.2.4).
- The programme director is commended for their unwavering enthusiasm, commitment, and accessibility, fostering a
supportive relationship with students, and ensuring a high-quality experience. (Programme standards: 5 & 6).
PhD with integrated master's
If you're planning to undertake a PhD after your master's, our Integrated PhD programme will enable you to combine your postgraduate taught course with a related PhD project in biology, medicine or health.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We require you to have: - a BSc Psychology degree (minimum Upper Second) or overseas equivalent , which confers - evidence of attaining a minimum of an Upper Second across all BSc research methods taught units - an understanding of the role of the forensic psychologist working in the UK, the applied nature of - ideally, you might have some relevant voluntary or paid experience involving forensic |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
Our MSc Forensic Psychology and Mental Health course is aimed at graduates who want to pursue a career as a Chartered Psychologist and/or register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Forensic Psychologist.
You will complete units examining professional practice in forensic psychology, psychology applied to legal and investigative processes, forensic risk assessment, offending behaviour interventions, research methods, and assessment and treatment of personality disorders.
Teaching will comprise a blend of face-to-face and online delivery and will be based on case examples from forensic and clinical practice.
This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
The BPS outlined nine areas of good practice and three commendations following the June 2024 BPS accreditation visit. The commendations were:
- The programme team are commended for its focus on transferable skills, core skills, reflective elements (e.g. reflective
portfolio), excellent graduate outcomes, and employability, including preparing students for future studies (i.e., Stage Two). (Programme standards: 5.2 & 5.3).
- The provider is commended for the high calibre, quality and for a mix of both practitioners and academics on the
programme team who contribute to the accredited programme. (Programme standard: 6.2.4).
- The programme director is commended for their unwavering enthusiasm, commitment, and accessibility, fostering a
supportive relationship with students, and ensuring a high-quality experience. (Programme standards: 5 & 6).
PhD with integrated master's
If you're planning to undertake a PhD after your master's, our Integrated PhD programme will enable you to combine your postgraduate taught course with a related PhD project in biology, medicine or health.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | We require you to have: - a BSc Psychology degree (minimum Upper Second) or overseas equivalent , which confers - evidence of attaining a minimum of an Upper Second across all BSc research methods taught units - an understanding of the role of the forensic psychologist working in the UK, the applied nature of - ideally, you might have some relevant voluntary or paid experience involving forensic |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
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