Forensic Psychology and Mental Health (Taught)

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You have six opportunities to join this course throughout the year.

Course Overview
This course provides an in-depth exploration of forensic psychology and mental health. Examine the cultural, gender and sexual contexts that shape forensic settings, and equip yourself with practical skills in risk assessment, case formulation and ethical practice.

• Bespoke curriculum: gain a comprehensive understanding of mental health disorders, case formulation, professional practice, risk assessment and management, research methodologies, legal frameworks and the criminal justice system.

• Applied learning: engage in critical discussions and immersive learning experiences, using real-world case studies and practitioner-informed scenarios to navigate the complexities of forensic mental health. Develop the skills and knowledge required to work with offenders facing mental health challenges in a range of forensic settings.

• Real world issues: explore contemporary challenges in forensic psychology through cutting-edge research methodologies and professional ethical practices. Gain hands-on experience in applied skills essential for working in forensic mental health settings.

Why you should study this course

• Career ready: prepare for a career in forensic settings with direct access to complex mental health environments, supported by academic staff and practitioners actively working with forensic populations. (Staff are subject to change.)

• Career-focused assessment: demonstrate your skills and knowledge through wide-ranging assessment methods designed to reflect real-world forensic practice, including risk assessments and case formulations.

• Facilities: enhance your learning with modern technology and simulations, gaining hands-on experience in realistic forensic environments such as simulated houses, prison cells, a hyper studio and virtual reality headsets.4

• Opportunities: boost your employability by applying for voluntary roles and placements in forensic settings, facilitated through external collaborations with His Majesty’s Prisons and Probation Service (HMPPS) and charities supporting individuals with criminal convictions.2

• Learning support: benefit from student-led, interactive teaching resources such as case studies, Padlet and Mentimeter.4 Gain direct access to a range of professional services, including employability and career progression, student wellbeing services and support from academic staff.

Accreditation and professional recognition
The British Psychological Society
This course is currently accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). If any changes occur with respect to our accreditation, we will seek to notify applicants and students as soon as possible.

This course is designed to fulfil Stage 1 requirements for becoming a Chartered Psychologist, provided you also possess the required Graduate Basis for Chartership. To be eligible for Chartership, you must also have an accredited undergraduate psychology degree or have completed an accredited conversion course before starting this MSc. For complete details, please visit the BPS website.

Collaborations
Endorsement by the Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA)
Coventry University and the RSA have collaborated on a module related to social and ethical responsibility. You will be entitled to a 12-month fellowship of the RSA so you can access all RSA resources and platforms during your period of study. Once you have successfully passed the Project Planning and Ethics module, you will receive an RSA digital badge.

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