Overview
The Forensic Psychology programme of Newcastle University offers comprehensive professional training in forensic psychology. You will gain an in-depth experience of offending and victim pathways, as well as the investigative process. Through the use of a structured framework, you will also study theory and conduct research relating to forensic psychology practice.
Students at Forensic Psychology programme of Newcastle University will gain advanced knowledge and critical understanding in:
- theories and professional issues of forensic psychology
- the breadth and depth of forensic psychology
- the role of psychology within the legal system (civil and criminal)
- the National Offender Management system
- legislation under which forensic psychologists work
- investigative psychology and forensic interviewing
- investigative process from pre-trial/conviction to through/after-care and restorative justice
- legal, ethical and contextual issues in the evaluation of research and practice
- debating and using evidence from appropriate literature
- legal processes
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Legal Psychology and The Criminal Justice System
- Forensic Mental Health and Criminal Behaviour
- Investigative Psychology and Forensic Interviewing
- Forensic Assessment and Case Formulation
- Professional Practice in Forensic Psychology
- Forensic Psychology Project
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Psychology Forensic Science Clinical Psychology View 130 other Masters in Forensic Science in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Forensic Psychology MSc (Accredited) - A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in psychology, which provides Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS). See also relevant experience requirement below.
- Forensic Psychology MSc (Non-accredited) - A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in psychology (joint or combined honours which includes psychology, or an international psychology degree) that does not confer GBC with the BPS.
- If shortlisted for interview, students on this route must be able to satisfy the interview panel that they have the ability to successfully complete a module in advanced research methods and statistics.
- English Language requirements
Tuition Fee
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International
26400 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 26400 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
11100 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 11100 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part Time Home students £5,550
Living costs for Newcastle upon Tyne
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Funding
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Scholarships Information
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