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Forensic Psychology (Distance)

Coventry University

Coventry, Great Britain

E-learning

€12,508.48/year

Duration

2 Years

Language

English

Program Description

Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), this online course is designed to provide you with a thorough grounding in the theory, themes, issues and practical skills we consider to be central to forensic psychology. 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 MSc Forensic Psychology (campus-based).

Throughout the course you will investigate what makes offenders or their victims think, feel and act in certain ways, and how our criminal justice system can respond to such individuals.

The course 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.

Coventry University has extensive experience of online learning, utilising simulation and virtual reality with the aim to enhance teaching and learning. In a recent (2020) article in The Guardian Coventry University was listed as one of just 6 UK universities with the capacity and will to develop high-quality online education. This recognition is supported by Coventry University being ranked top of Mooclab’s World University Rankings by MOOC Performance 2021.

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Education

Bachelor's Degree

Degree from State Technical Institute

English Level

IELTS

6.5

Required Documents

Certified Copy of the Degree Certificate/Diploma

Certified Copy of the English Certification

ID Certified Copy

Passport Certified Copy

Personal Statement - Motivation Letter

Academic Reference Letter

Detailed Transcript

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Information about requirements:

You should hold the equivalent of a minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree in Psychology.

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Academic transcripts

Other accepted qualifications:

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.

Other accepted English qualifications and information:

SELT
Cambridge Pre-U
If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

Curriculum

Modules

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

Pathway Mandatory Modules

Offending Behaviour and the Criminal Justice System 

Intervention across different Client Groups 

Professional Practice in Forensic Psychology

Careers

By successfully completing this course in Forensic Psychology, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills that are relevant across the criminal justice system in a variety of roles, including:

crime scene analyst
trainee forensic psychologist
trainee clinical psychologist
behavioural investigative advisor
lecturer in forensic psychology
Home Office
local government or police researcher
police officer
youth offending team worker
probation officer

Some of our previous MSc Forensic Psychology graduates have gone on to further study, or into Stage 2 of the BPS Qualification in Forensic Psychology.