Overview
The Forensic Psychology and Mental Health course at Coventry University provides you with a thorough grounding in the theory, themes, issues and practical skills central to forensic psychology, with a focus on forensic mental health.
Quick Facts:
- This course is designed to cover the British Psychological Society’s Division of Forensic Psychology's (DFP) core curriculum. However, it has a specific emphasis on mental health issues in forensic populations and the role of psychologists working in forensic settings.
- In 2017, the National Audit Office estimated that 10% of the prison population in England was receiving treatment for a mental health problem. Further, that 37% of people in prison had reported mental health problems to HM Inspector of Prisons. In this course, you will have the opportunity to study the types of mental health disorders commonly found in prisons and be taught how to assess and work with individuals in forensic settings, including understanding appropriate treatment programmes and the psychological challenges that can be faced by staff working in the Prison Service.
- Our current staff have many years of combined, varied professional psychological experience, either as British Psychological Society Chartered/Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered Members themselves, and/or as active researchers (staff may be subject to change).
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Ethical Research and Methods in Forensic Psychology
- Dissertation in Forensic Psychology
- Risk Assessment and Management in Forensic Settings
- The Legal Process
Global Professional Development – Consultancy
- Forensic Clinical Assessment and Case Formulation
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- 6 start dates
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Coventry, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Psychology View 643 other Masters in Psychology in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants should hold the equivalent of a minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree in Psychology.
- Consideration will be given to applicants who hold the equivalent of a minimum of 2:2 undergraduate degrees in Science or Social Sciences where a minimum of 50% of undergraduate study is in Psychology with evidence of studying a curriculum including research methods. Such non-standard applications will be subject to approval by the Course Director.
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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Tuition Fee
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International
18600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18600 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
11200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11200 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Coventry
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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