Forensic Psychological Studies (F73) (Taught)

This masters degree enables you to gain an advanced understanding of forensic psychology, while enhancing your analytical and communication skills, as well as your research literacy. Taking a case-based approach where you examine real-life criminal cases, you’ll learn about a broad range of topics relevant to forensic psychology, including investigative decision making, witness memory, profiling, and lie detection. You’ll develop an understanding of the relationship this field of research has with law enforcement, legal practice, policy, public opinion and the media. This qualification also considers international differences in forensic theory, research and practice..

Key features of the course

• Provides professional development for careers where research literacy, analytic and communication skills are valued

• Experienced tutors and bespoke teaching materials provide an exploration of engaging topic areas and research

• Relevant for existing professionals or those with an interest in all areas of the UK criminal justice system and civil or social services.

To gain this qualification, you need 180 credits. You'll study one compulsory 60-credit module and one compulsory 120-credit module.

You'll study the following:

• Principles of social and psychological inquiry (60 credits)
  This online module aims to equip you with a range of critical research literacy skills that provide a crucial foundation for your continuing postgraduate studies within psychology and the social sciences.

• Investigating forensic psychology (120 credits)
  This online module uses real criminal cases to enhance your critical understanding of how forensic psychological knowledge contributes to the understanding and investigation of crime.