
Overview
It is part of a suite of courses in the field of forensic psychology at Coventry University , which also includes MSc Forensic Psychology and Mental Health (campus based and online versions) and an online MSc in Forensic Psychology.
The course in Forensic Psychology at Coventry University has been designed to cover the British Psychological Society’s Division of Forensic Psychology's (DFP) core curriculum, which includes foundational topics such as the theoretical basis of forensic psychology across a range of settings and risk assessments associated with forensic psychology.
Our current staff for this course have over 100 years’ worth 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. Please note staff may be subject to change.
Career prospects
According to the British Psychological Society, the largest single employer of forensic psychologists in the UK is the HM Prison Service. Psychologists can also be employed in rehabilitation units, secure hospitals, Social Services, conducting research in university departments and working in private consultancy.
There are two stages to becoming a practising Forensic Psychologist and Chartered Member of the BPS, requiring a combination of professional education and practice. In the first instance, you need the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), followed by an accredited master’s in Forensic Psychology, such as this course.
The second stage requires a minimum of two years of supervised practice and successful completion of Stage 2 of the BPS Qualification in Forensic Psychology before you are eligible to register with the HCPC and use the title of ‘Forensic Psychologist’.
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Courses include:
- Ethical Research and Methods in Forensic Psychology
- Risk Assessment and Management in Forensic Settings
- The Legal Process
- Global Professional Development – Consultancy
- Dissertation in Forensic Psychology
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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General requirements
- You 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 curriculum including research methods.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
16950 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16950 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
10600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10600 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Coventry
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Funding
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