To get ready for the entire criminal justice system—from the crime scene to the courtroom—study a course that focuses on examining the theoretical and investigative aspects of forensic psychology. Profit from our first-rate amenities and knowledgeable faculty. Learn about the underlying theories relating to the psychology of investigations, and take into account things like how processing faces can help identify people.
Examine various types of crimes, including sexual offenses, murder and other violent crimes, group offenses, and various types of cybercrime.
Investigate and examine violently simulated crime scenes to gather evidence for an investigation and practice calling expert witnesses in a fictitious courtroom.
Create fieldwork and case studies based on actual experiences by evaluating the victims, witnesses, suspects, and offenders as well as the environment, geography, and time.
Bournemouth University
MSc Investigative Forensic Psychology
Entry Requirements
- A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject, or equivalent.
If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all components.
Career Prospects
This course will provide you with a solid understanding of how and where you can responsibly and practically apply research-based knowledge to a variety of possible work settings.
You will learn about the obligations you have as a professional when working in the field, such as when writing reports, testifying as an expert, or conducting research, throughout the course. Among them are developing resilience, managing one's personal development, and taking ethics into account.
Course Details
Year One
Core units
Investigative Psychology
Behaviour Analysis of Serious Crime
Professional Practice & Court Skills
Advanced Research Methods
Advanced Statistics
Key Transferable Skills
Research Project
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