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Applied Forensic Psychology – (M.Sc.)
University of Leicester
Department of Psychology
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 7,479 | ||
| Location: | Leicester / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | ||
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Leicester
This course aims to equip the student with a sound knowledge and understanding of a broad range of topics in forensic psychology in such a way as to provide a sound basis for further professional training and practice.
Course modules * Psychology, the Legal System and Criminology
* The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour
* Psychology and Investigation
* The Psychology of the Courtroom
* Management and Treatment of Offenders
* Research Methods in Forensic Psychology
* Dissertation (based on an empirical study)
Teaching and assessment methods
Teaching is through specially prepared written course materials and other directed reading. There are also annual optional short (e.g. two day) courses at Leicester. Each module is assessed separately by written
assignments and a final dissertation.
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Entry RequirementsAn upper second class honours degree and eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Registration of the British Psychological Society.
English Language Requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English, and who have not lived in a country where the first language is English for at least three years immediately before the start of their course, need to satisfy the University´s English language requirement.
* From students who take IELTS (the British Council´s International English Language Testing System), we look for an overall score of 6.0 or above for courses in Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Mathematics and Physics and Astronomy, and 6.5 or above for all other courses.
* From students who take TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), we look for 575/233/90* or above for courses in Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Geography, Geology, Mathematics and Physics and Astronomy, and 600/250/100* for all other courses. (*Scores for paper-based/computer-based/internet-based versions of TOEFL)
As well as the internationally-known IELTS and TOEFL tests, the University also accepts many other English language qualifications.
The English Language Programme for International Students
If you do not yet meet our English requirements we can help you to improve your English to the necessary standard. The University´s English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU) offers a range of courses to help campus-based students with the English you need for your studies.
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
Accreditation
The MSc Forensic Psychology is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
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