Course summary
Course overview The MSc aims to advance students’ knowledge and skills acquired at undergraduate level, providing an in-depth knowledge of the discipline of forensic psychology. It covers academic research and theory and applied practice within the Criminal Justice and Forensic Mental Health Systems. The course receives unique input from currently practising forensic psychologists and other applied professionals, enabling students to develop a critical awareness of current issues, standards and developments in the field. The course is offered by the Centre for Forensic and Family Psychology (CFFP) under the Academic Unit of Mental Health and Neurosciences, School of Medicine. The MSc programme adheres to a taught degree structure, and as such, students are registered as a Postgraduate Taught Student (PGT); applying the policies, procedures, and regulations for Postgraduate Taught Programmes at the University of Nottingham. You can choose to complete this programme in one year through full-time study or two years through part-time study. Professional organisations The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and fulfils stage 1 of the BPS professional training in forensic psychology. The BPS is the learned and professional body, incorporated by Royal Charter, for psychology in the United Kingdom. The key objective of the Society is ‘to promote the advancement and diffusion of the knowledge of psychology pure and applied and especially to promote the efficiency and usefulness of members by setting up a high standard of professional education and knowledge’. A proportion of students who complete Stage 1, may later go on to complete Stage 2 training. Stage 2 training forms the basis for registration as a Forensic Psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC), and is offered through other courses at the Centre for Forensic and Family Psychology. For this reason, the MSc closely draws upon relevant frameworks and standards from both the BPS and HCPC.
Modules
Criminological Psychology: Theories and Development of Criminal Behaviour, Forensic Mental Health, Legal Psychology: Policing, Crime and Justice, Forensic Organisational Psychology, Forensic Practice Interventions, Qualitative Research Methods, Introduction to Research Methods, Advanced Forensic Analytical Methods, Forensic Psychology Research Dissertation
Assessment method
How you will be assessed Each of the above modules assess students’ progress through diverse pieces of coursework measuring comprehension through both written and verbal communication. For the Forensic Psychology Research Dissertation, each student will submit an original, empirical research study on a topic pertaining to forensic psychology, towards the end of the academic year.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Psychological Society
Entry requirements
Home/International: Undergraduate degree: 2:1 in psychology (or international equivalent) recognised by the BPS as conferring Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with a minimum grade of 60% overall, plus 60% in your final research project. Additional information You'll also need: two academic references from your most recent academic experience, academic transcript(s), personal statement, abstract of your most recent research project EU/International Students Undergraduate degree 2:1 in psychology (or international equivalent) recognised by the BPS as conferring Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with a minimum grade of 60% overall, plus 60% in your final research project. International and EU equivalents We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world. For information on entry requirements from your country, see our country pages. IELTS 7.5 with no less than 7.0 in each element. English language requirements As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Additional information You'll also need: two academic references from your most recent academic experience, academic transcript(s), personal statement, abstract of your most recent research project Alternative qualifications We recognise that applicants have a variety of experiences and follow different pathways to postgraduate study. We treat all applicants with alternative qualifications on an individual basis. We may also consider relevant work experience. If you are unsure whether your qualifications or work experience are relevant, contact us.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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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 .
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Provider information
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD