Overview

The course combines contemporary and traditional approaches to psychology, law and criminal behaviours, and includes topics of particular relevance to the 21st century and beyond such as cybercrime and deviance, human trafficking and modern day slavery, decision-making, and the use and collection of ‘big data’ and surveillance information.

You will be introduced to a range of contemporary psychological theories and empirical research relevant to Forensic and Investigative Psychology, including ethics, applied memory and cognition, decision-making, investigative practice, cybercrime, theories of crime, and deception.

Career opportunities

On completion of the MSc in Forensic and Investigative Psychology programme offered by the University of Wolverhampton, graduates will be able to offer a broad range of knowledge and associated skill sets, which will support them to work across a number of sectors, including (but not confined to):

Consultancy

Ministry of Justice

Home Office

Data collection and analysis domains

Police service

Border Agency

Security services/agencies

Recruitment

Psychological assessment developers

Academic fields

Prison service

Charities

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Conducting and Interpreting Research

Research Project

Psychology of Criminal Behaviour

Victimology & Witness Psychology

Investigative Psychology

Cybercrime

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-09-19 00:00:00

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More details

Direct applications can be made any time prior to the course start date but we will need sufficient time to process it.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Psychology Philosophy & Ethics Forensic Science View 249 other Masters in Philosophy & Ethics in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

2:1 or higher in a Psychology or relevant cognate science degree (e.g. computer science, information science)

Applicants who do not hold a BPS accredited Psychology degree at 2:1 or higher will be required to attend an interview to ascertain suitability for the course’

SKYPE interviews are available

Tuition Fee

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International

14450 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 14450 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

7800 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7800 GBP per year during 12 months.

Part time

Home: £3998 per year

Living costs for Wolverhampton

550 - 900 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Forensic and Investigative Psychology.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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