Applied Forensic Psychology with Counselling MSc

at University of Bath

Compulsory course units

These compulsory units are currently being studied by our students, or are proposed new units.
 

Year 1, semester 1
 

• Fundamentals of forensic psychology
• Advanced research methods for applied psychology
• Assessment and formulation
• Counselling skills for forensic psychology
   

Year 1, semester 2
 

• Fundamentals of forensic psychology
• Advanced research methods for applied psychology
• Working with offenders and victims
• Fundamentals of forensic psychology practice
   

Year 1, semester 3 to year 2, semester 2
 

• Forensic psychology placement
   

Year 2, semester 3
 

• Forensic psychology dissertation

Typically, you should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least First Class. However, due to the number of different grading scales in use, we ask that you upload a copy of the grading scale used by your institution, along with your transcript, when you submit your application. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.
 

To apply for this course you should have an undergraduate degree in psychology.
 

Your degree must be recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as providing Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC). If you have gained your degree from an institution outside of the UK, before you apply to study we would encourage you to look at the eligibility criteria and application process for obtaining graduate membership and GBC with the British Psychological Society.
 

If you do not have an undergraduate degree in psychology, we will consider applicants who have successfully completed a BPS accredited Masters conversion degree.
 

We may make an offer on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.
 

In your application you will need to provide a personal statement (maximum 500 words) which should explain:
 

(a) why you are interested in studying for an MSc Applied Forensic Psychology and Counselling and your subsequent career intentions

(b) how your academic, professional and personal experiences equip you to meet the demands of the course. You should be able to demonstrate previous experience working with a forensic or clinical population or in a related field that demonstrates transferrable skills. This may be voluntary work and can cover a wide range of experiences and organisations. (Please note, however, we cannot comment on the applicability of your experience prior to the submission of your application since we need to consider your application in its entirety).
 

If you have graduated within the last 5 years from an Indian university where the medium of instruction is English and have achieved the required level of English in your Indian 12th Standard examinations, we may be able to assess your English. More information can be found here.
 

English language requirements
 

• IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 7.0 in all components

• The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 overall with a minimum of 69 in all 4 components

• TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum of 27 in all 4 components.
   

You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.

MSc Applied Forensic Psychology with Counselling (with placement)*   
 

• Home £11,200   Placement Fee £3,110    
• Overseas £24,600    Placement Fee £6,835

Thanks to the skills and relevant experience you gain, you will be well placed to secure work in NHS forensic services, probation and prison service, or voluntary sector organisations.

This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and is the first step to becoming a forensic psychologist. Successful completion of this course fulfils Stage 1 of the requirements towards Chartered Membership of the Society and full membership of the Division of Forensic Psychology.