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University of Westminster, London: Forensic Psychology
| Institution | University of Westminster, London View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Life Sciences View department profile |
| Web | https://www.westminster.ac.uk |
| course-enquiries@westminster.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)207 915 5511 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
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).
You’ll gain a critical academic understanding of the factors that may contribute to a wide variety of forms of offending. You’ll be encouraged to consider the role and limitations of causal explanations for offending in the development of offender treatments and services. This course will prepare you to work in settings where forensic psychology is practised, providing you with the key skills , from inter-disciplinary working, risk for violence assessment, vulnerability and ethics, to continuing professional development and report writing. Upon graduation, you’ll be equipped with knowledge of the legal system and the role of a forensic psychologist, as well as the ways theory and research in psychology can be applied to legal issues.
The course explores current topics within Forensic Psychology, including Vulnerability and Neurodiversity in Criminal Justice, Sexual and Violent Crime, Investigative Psychology, and Ethical Practice. These topics, plus the opportunity to complete a Forensic Volunteering placement and the application of real-world data in our Forensic Data Analysis module ensure that you’ll graduate ready to begin work as a trainee Forensic Psychologist and apply your learning to real cases and scenarios.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 or above in a BPS-accredited psychology undergraduate degree (or equivalent through a (psychology conversion course) conferring Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) is typically required. Applicants with a 2:2 or equivalent in an eligible degree are also encouraged to apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants with International qualifications, will be required to show evidence that their undergraduate degree is eligible for GBC. Applicants must contact the British Psychological Society independently to verify this and upload the proof along with their application. For information, please check the BPS website. If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 with no element below 6.0. |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A 2:1 or above in a BPS-accredited psychology undergraduate degree (or equivalent through a (psychology conversion course) conferring Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) is typically required. Applicants with a 2:2 or equivalent in an eligible degree are also encouraged to apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants with International qualifications, will be required to show evidence that their undergraduate degree is eligible for GBC. Applicants must contact the British Psychological Society independently to verify this and upload the proof along with their application. For information, please check the BPS website. If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 with no element below 6.0. |
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