Course summary
Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information This course is moving into one of our new buildings at City campus. Teaching will be delivered at our Collegiate campus during the 2024/25 academic year while we get our new facilities ready. After that you will study in brand new facilities at City campus. Course summary
- Explore psychological theories of criminal behaviour and offender rehabilitation.
- Apply ethical practices in forensic psychology to real-world settings.
- Gain key skills in critical thinking, research, ethical practice, and communication.
- Develop consultancy skills by working with professionals in forensic psychology and criminal justice.
- Progress towards Stage One of the BPS chartership process in forensic psychology.
- lectures and workshops
- case studies and practical exercises
- access to online resources
- peer-supported learning
- independent study
- exams, presentations and posters
- case study and research reports
- client-based portfolios
- reflective practice
- a dissertation
Modules
Important notice: The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page. Compulsory modules: Applied Forensic Consultancy Case Formulation: Assessment Of Offenders Case Formulation: Interventions With Offenders Continuing Professional Development In Forensic Psychology Ethics In Forensic Research And Practice Forensic Psychology Dissertation Investigative Psychology Legal And Criminal Justice Qualitative Research Methods For Forensic Psychology Quantitative Research Methods For Forensic Psychology Theories Of Criminal Behaviour
Assessment method
Coursework Practical
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Psychological Society
Entry requirements
You should have successfully completed an undergraduate honours degree in psychology (2:1 or above). Undergraduate honours degrees in criminology or other relevant disciplines may also be considered. It would be helpful if your previous studies included research methods. If you have successfully completed an undergraduate honours degree in psychology (or other relevant discipline) with a 2:2, you may be considered if you can satisfy the course team that you have the ability to complete the course (e.g., through evidence significant work experience in criminal justice, or successful completion of other relevant postgraduate study). For example, your work experience could be in the voluntary sector in youth justice, support work, drug rehabilitation, or programme facilitation. If your undergraduate degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), you will be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered membership (GBC) of the BPS. This means that by completing the MSc Forensic Psychology, you will fulfil Stage 1 of the requirements towards chartered membership of the BPS and full membership of the Division of Forensic Psychology. If your undergraduate degree is not accredited by the BPS, you can gain eligibility for the GBC of the BPS through alternative routes. Such routes include BPS acceptance of an overseas psychology degree, or undertaking a conversion course such as a BPS accredited MSc in Psychology. When completing your application form, please keep in mind that the selection panel will be considering the following: • your grades • your relevant work experience (paid or voluntary), or planned • your personal statement, which should reflect your understanding of forensic psychology, and careers in this field, explain why you wish to undertake the course, and how the course fits in with your career aspirations. Try to include reference to the course-specific modules, and give some evidence as to how these fit with your particular interests. You should also discuss any relevant research you have undertaken during other studies, and what research interests you would like to pursue during the course. As there are very limited places available on the MSc Forensic Psychology, it is important that your application form is completed fully and you cover the points indicated above in clear and concise detail. We reserve the right not to consider incomplete applications. The selection panel may also invite applicants to attend a brief interview as part of the application process, which can be either face-to-face or via Skype.
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | If English is not your first language, then you will be required to have an English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS (or equivalent) band 6.5, with a minimum score of 6.0 in writing. |
Please click the following link to find out more about English language requirements for this course
https://www.shu.ac.uk/courses/Psychology/MSc-Forensic-Psychology/Full-time
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.
Provider information
Sheffield Hallam University
City Campus
Howard Street
Sheffield
S1 1WB