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Forensic Psychology MSc

Our Forensic Psychology master's offers an advanced understanding of the theoretical and applied issues in forensic psychology.

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Overview

The MSc Forensic Psychology offers comprehensive professional training in forensic psychology. The programme combines expertise from academics and practitioners. We always make sure that the programme content is relevant, up to date and evidence-based.

You'll get the opportunity to develop theoretical and clinical skills. These skills will enhance your future employability and career progression. We focus on supporting you in becoming a scientist-practitioner in forensic settings. You'll gain an in-depth knowledge of:

  • offending and victim pathways
  • psychological assessments
  • rehabilitation
  • investigative and court processes
  • topical issues within forensic psychology

You'll conduct risk assessments and case formulations during practical sessions. You'll conduct structured framework research relating to forensic psychology practice. The course has two different routes:

  • Forensic Psychology, MSc (Accredited)
  • Forensic Psychology, MSc (Non-accredited)

We offer both accredited and non-accredited courses:

Forensic Psychology, MSc (Accredited)

This route is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), thereby accounting for Stage 1 of the Qualification in Forensic Psychology. You must have a first degree in psychology providing Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the BPS to apply to this course.

Forensic Psychology, MSc (Non-accredited)

This route is not accredited by the BPS. It does not fulfill Stage 1 of the BPS qualification in forensic psychology. If you want to progress onto Stage 2 of the Qualification in Forensic Psychology in the future, you need to go back and complete the necessary conversion programme. This is to give you the requisite GBC with the BPS.

This route is for those students who do not have a first degree in psychology providing GBC with the BPS. Their degree must cover research methods and statistics relevant to psychology. For example, a joint or combined degree that includes psychology or an international psychology degree that does not confer GBC with the BPS).

Other qualifications/experience may be acceptable. This will be considered by the Programme Director. Applicants may include:

  • mental health specialists
  • police officers
  • prison officers
  • social workers
  • support workers

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Questions about this course?

If you have specific questions about this course you can contact:

Dr Darren Johnson
Chartered and Registered Forensic Psychologist
Lecturer in Forensic Psychology and Degree Programme Director
School of Psychology
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 208 5914
Email: Darren.Johnson3@Newcastle.ac.uk

Karen Wilson
Senior Programme Administrator
School of Psychology
Telephone: +44 (0) 191 208 7925
Email: masters.forensic@ncl.ac.uk

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