MSc Forensic Psychology

at Leeds Trinity University

Modules

You will study a variety of modules across your programme of study. The module details given below are subject to change and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.

Forensic Psychology: Context, Theory and Application

This module provides core curriculum content from the BPS, including a critical and theoretical introduction to forensic psychology and the development and context of research in forensic psychology and its application.

Professional Development in Forensic Practice

You’ll study forensic psychology practice, including the role of the forensic psychologist, and the critical thinking and reflective practice needed to work in this type of role as well as the importance of professional ethics and other related issues.

Assessment, Formulation and Treatment in Forensic Settings

We’ll help you to develop an in-depth understanding of approaches and techniques for assessment, management and treatment with forensic populations.

Advanced Research Methods for Practitioner Psychologists

You’ll be introduced to the techniques and research methods needed for psychological enquiry at an advanced level, including systematic reviewing skills and ethical considerations. This module will enable you to apply these research method skills to designing research projects in forensic settings, applying for research ethics approval and collecting and analysing research data.

Applied Research Project

You’ll complete a supervised piece of research work in which you’ll develop your independent research skills and apply them to an area relevant to forensic psychology.

Leeds Trinity University is committed to recruiting students with talent and potential and who we feel will benefit greatly from their academic and non-academic experiences here. We treat every application on its own merits; we value highly the experience you illustrate in your personal statement.

The following information is designed to give you a general overview of the qualifications we accept. If you are taking qualifications that are not included below, please contact our Admissions Office who will be happy to advise you.

• Applicants should hold an Honours degree (minimum 2:1) in Psychology (or equivalent, e.g. MSc Psychology (Conversion)) which confers Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) status with the British Psychological Society (BPS). To check whether your degree gives you eligibility for the GBC, visit the BPS website.

• Ideally, you should have some relevant voluntary or paid experience involving forensic settings or forensic clients, e.g. working with offenders, people at risk of offending or victims or observation of criminal courtroom proceedings.

The fees for MSc Forensic Psychology may vary from £10,000 to £15,000 annually for tuition fees. The fee's prices may get higher for International Students.