Forensic Psychology – (M.Sc.)

Contents

You will complete the ten modules listed below. The first five 10-credit modules cover the theoretical basis of forensic psychology across a range of settings, through all stages of the criminal justice process, i.e. from investigation to punishment and throughcare, and as applied to a broad range of crimes. A double (20-credit) module provides an overview of a key aspect of forensic practice, risk assessment and risk management which includes offender behaviour programmes. Two further 10-credit modules are particular features of this course and explore the legal process (taught by the Coventry Law School), and practice and application in forensic psychology (involving a number of guest speakers who are practitioners in forensic settings). A triple (30-credit) module covers advanced research methods including both qualitative and qualitative methods, preparing students for the final module (60 credits), which is an independent research dissertation/project.

The course offers a part-time and full-time route. Full-time students attend university two days per week for one academic year. Part-time students attend one day per week for two academic years. The course begins at the end of September each year and is completed in mid September, either one year later for full-time students, or two years later for part-time students. Students who do not choose to continue the full MSc may obtain a postgraduate Certificate in Forensic Psychology if they successfully complete the equivalent of 5 single modules (60 credits), or a Diploma in Forensic Psychology if they successfully complete the equivalent of 10 single modules (120 credits) of the course (e.g. if they do not complete the dissertation).