Open University · Distance learning
Forensic Psychological Studies (F73)
This masters degree enables you to gain an advanced understanding of forensic psychology, while enhancing your analytical and communication skills, as well as your research literacy. Taking a case-based approach where you examine real-life criminal cases, you’…
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The Open University · Psychology
This masters degree enables you to gain an advanced understanding of forensic psychology, while enhancing your analytical and communication skills, as well as your research literacy. Taking a case-based approach where you examine real-life criminal cases, you’ll learn about a broad range of topics relevant to forensic psychology, including investigative decision making, witness memory, profiling, and lie detection. You’ll develop an understanding of the relationship this field of research has with law enforcement, legal practice, policy, public opinion and the media. This qualification also considers international differences in forensic theory, research and practice.. Key features of the course - Provides professional development for careers where research literacy, analytic and communication skills are valued - Experienced tutors and bespoke teaching materials provide an exploration of engaging topic areas and research - Relevant for existing professionals or those with an interest in all areas of the UK criminal justice system and civil or social services.
Getting in
As the university states it
You must hold a UK honours degree (2:2 at least) or equivalent to be accepted for the MSc in Forensic Psychological Studies. Your first degree need not be in forensic psychology or psychology, but you must have the skills expected of a social sciences graduate. This qualification has a required study order. You will begin with 'Principles of social and psychological inquiry', which will help equip you with the requisite skills needed to undertake postgraduate-level study, but it does not offer remedial training for those with an unsuitable bachelors degree or inadequate experience. You will have the opportunity to study with a cohort of peers throughout, while the modules and assessments build on one another systematically.
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