Overview
On the Forensic Psychology programme from Sheffield Hallam University you'll study both psychological theory and practice. You'll focus on the role of psychology within criminal justice processes – including investigative and legal and criminal processes, and how offenders are assessed, rehabilitated and reintegrated. When you graduate you'll be prepared for a range of worthwhile career paths.
Key facts
- Study a British Psychology Society accredited course.
- Work towards completing Stage One of the two-stage BPS chartership process.
- Learn new research methods and conduct your own empirical project.
- Gain consultancy skills, communicating with professional audiences.
- Develop the knowledge, skills, values and academic approach to work in areas relating to forensic psychology.
Careers and opportunities
This course prepares you to go on to Stage 2 of the chartership process, or further postgraduate study such as a PhD.
The course also prepares you for a career in
- crime analysis
- the police officer
- research
- interventions
- psychology
- appropriate adult services
- youth justice and probation
Accreditation
- This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Applied Forensic Consultancy
- Assessment And Formulation
- Investigative Psychology
- Legal And Criminal Justice
- Offender Treatment And Interventions
- Theories Of Criminal Behaviour
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
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Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General 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.
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17725 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17725 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
10620 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10620 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Sheffield
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Funding
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