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PostgraduateCourse summary
Investigative psychology is the systematic science that developed out of early ‘offender profiling’ contributions by psychologists and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to police investigations and court cases. In recent years this sub-discipline has become an increasingly dominant area of forensic psychology. This course offers you the opportunity to explore the specialised field of practice, from the application of psychological principles to the diverse aspects of the analysis, investigation and legal processing of crime.
- This exciting course offers intensive training on advanced statistical methods, which may open doors into many jobs beyond crime and investigations.
- Accredited by the British Psychological Society and recognised as the first step towards status as a Chartered Forensic Psychologist in the UK for students who have Graduate Basis for Chartership.
- Engage with the Research Centres within the Institute for Research in Citizenship and Applied Human Sciences (IRCAHS).
- Hear from visiting speakers including experts from around the world who will reflect on real life cases.
- Learn about the full range of contributions that professional psychologists can make including the legal and investigative process; evaluating the validity of suspect or witness accounts; assessing the decision-making processes of detectives or jurors; to developing profiling inferences about the likely characteristics of an offender and predicting their likely home location. Intensive examinations of the variations in criminal behavioural style are a central feature of this course.
Modules
Core modules Clinical Forensic Psychology Dissertation (Investigative Psychology) Improving Legal Testimony and Evidence in Court and investigations Introducing Investigative Psychology: from Offender Profiling to the Science of IP Investigative Psychology for Violent Acquisitive and Sexual Crime Investigative Psychology: Tactics and Strategies for Studying Criminal Action Offender Spatial Activity: Beyond Geographical Offender Profiling Professional Issues and Applications
Assessment method
Assessment is a combination of coursework, competency based learning and examination. The nature of the assessment varies from module to module, and mirrors the modes of communication expected of graduates in this field, for example grant proposal, professional case report, presentation to an expert audience. As this course is delivered in a way which is flexible enough to allow you to continue to pursue existing work commitments, it is not possible for a student to apply for a Tier 4 visa for this course. However students studying this course can apply for a Student Visitor Visa. This will allow you to either reside in the UK for up to six months or alternatively travel to the UK only for the teaching blocks. You can then continue to pursue your studies from home accessing our various online resources. Further details on Student Visitor visas. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for this course are normally one of the following: * An Honours degree (2:1 or above) in Psychology recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as conferring eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) or its international equivalent. Criminology or other relevant disciplines will be considered. * Or the ability to complete a Master’s course at a higher level demonstrated through professional, vocational or other documented experience. * Basic understanding of research methods, statistics and some experience of working with offenders, the police, the courts or another relevant institution is also beneficial. Please note that during the three study weeks you must be available in class from 9am to 7pm on all five weekdays. Sessions may start slightly later or finish earlier and you will be advise prior to the start of term.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0, or equivalent. If you have alternative qualifications or do not meet the IELTS requirement we also offer a range of Pre-Sessional English Programmes (https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/pre-sessional-english/).
Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our 'Where are you from?' information pages.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £8900 | Year 1 |
| England | £8900 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8900 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8900 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8900 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £8900 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17000 | Year 1 |
| International | £17000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Tuition fees for UK students will cover the cost of your study at the University. For more information about funding, fees and finance for UK students, including what your tuition fee covers, please see our Fees and Finance - https://www.hud.ac.uk/postgraduate/fees-and-finance/
Please note that tuition fees for subsequent years of study may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X).
If you are an EU or international student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available - https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/fees-and-funding/
Please email the Student Finance Office (mailto:[email protected]) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.
Provider information
University of Huddersfield
Queensgate
Huddersfield
HD1 3DH