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PostgraduateCourse summary
Reasons to choose Kingston
- Kingston’s location offers opportunities to see the criminal justice system in operation through the close network of courts, prisons and community- based crime-reduction programmes.
- In addition to learning about forensic psychology and the substantive elements of criminological theory, research and practice, the course examines an array of social harms and perspectives which have traditionally been neglected by criminologists and the legal system.
- The course offers opportunities to learn first-hand experiences of imprisonment, transitions into the community and the desistance process.
- Investigative and Legal Processes in Forensic Psychology
- Understanding Crime and Criminal Careers
- Research Methods and Dissertation
Modules
Example modules: Investigative and Legal Processes in Forensic Psychology; Understanding Crime and Criminal Careers; Research Methods and Dissertation. For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.
Assessment method
Assessment typically comprises practical assessments (eg presentations, performance) and coursework (eg essays, reports, self-assessment, portfolios, dissertation). The approximate percentage for how you will be assessed on this course is as follows, though depends to some extent on the optional modules you choose: Type of assessment: Coursework: 92% Practical: 8%
Entry requirements
A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in psychology. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £15800 | Year 1 |
| England | £9860 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9860 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9860 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9860 | Year 1 |
| International | £15800 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please visit the provider course webpage for further information regarding additional course cost.
Provider information
Kingston University
River House
53-57 High Street
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ