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Universities United Kingdom Liverpool John Moores University Courses MSc Forensic and Investigative Psychology

MSc Forensic and Investigative Psychology
at Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 8,500
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 7

Program Overview

This masters degree has a strong emphasis on psychological investigation and exploring offending behaviour.

Course highlights:

Designed to meet the Stage 1 training requirement for accreditation by the British Psychological Society (BPS) to become a Chartered Psychologist*
Join an established and respected School of Psychology, with a thriving research culture
Learn through lectures, seminars and research projects

*LJMU's MSc Forensic and Investigative Psychology postgraduate degree has been designed to meet the Stage 1 training requirement for accreditation by the British Psychological Society (BPS). However, as BPS accreditation can only be awarded once a course is running and this is the course's first intake, it is not yet accredited by the BPS. The School intends to apply for BPS accreditation during the first year. The initial award may therefore not be BPS accredited.

This masters degree strikes a balance between Forensic and Investigative Psychology topics and skills to widen career options for graduates. The primary goal of forensic and investigative psychology as a discipline is to contribute to the understanding of why individuals engage in criminal behaviour and how they can be managed and rehabilitated back into society.

The teaching team have expertise across a wide range of forensic and investigative topics, both in research and practice. These topics relate to offenders and victims (with the recognition that many offenders have also experienced victimisation/adversity).

Small by design cohort size of just 15 students provides the opportunity for you to work closely with your peers and teaching staff, and have sufficient support to progress successfully through your degree.

Course Content
Core modules
- Advanced Research Methods in Forensic and Investigative Psychology
- Empirical Project Forensic and Investigative Psychology
- Forensic and Investigative Psychology in Civil and Criminal Cases
- Forensic Assessment and Intervention
- Forensic Consultancy and Reflective Practice
- Theory, Personality, and Mental Health in Forensic and Investigative Psychology
Entry Requirement
You will need:
- Minimum 2:1 honours degree in Psychology.
- Must achieve 60% or above pass mark in final year research project/dissertation.
- Must satisfy the BPS conditions for Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC).
- IELTS English Language at a minimum of 7.0 or equivalent, with no less than 6.5 in any single component.
- International students applying to study a full-time taught Masters, MRes, MPhil or PhD at LJMU should check if they require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme or ATAS certificate.
- Applicants are requested to submit an academic reference on letter-headed paper at the point of application.
Fees & Scholarships
Tuition fees

MSc:£8,500
Career Prospect
LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (Graduate Outcomes, 2018/19) of our postgraduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.

We work closely with the careers and employability team to provide you with experiences to increase your employability, for example, visiting speakers from forensic, mental health, and other relevant organisations, mock interviews targeted to specific posts/jobs, CV support. We also ensure that across the modules, we highlight the skills you are learning, enabling you to promote these skills in future interviews.

Cost Of Studying At Liverpool John Moores University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MSc Forensic and Investigative Psychology at Liverpool John Moores University