MSc Forensic Psychology and Mental Health

Coventry University, Coventry, United Kingdom

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12 monthsProgram duration

18,600 GBPTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

PsychologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This MSc Forensic Psychology and Mental Health course, part of a suite of courses in the field of forensic psychology at Coventry University, which also includes MSc Forensic Psychology, and MSc Forensic Psychology and Offender Rehabilitation, is designed to provide you with a thorough grounding in the theory, themes, issues and practical skills we consider to be central to forensic psychology and forensic mental health settings. The course has been designed to cover the British Psychological Society’s Division of Forensic Psychology's (“DFP”) core curriculum, which includes foundational topics such as the theoretical basis of forensic psychology across a range of settings and risk assessment, as well as focusing on mental health issues in forensic settings. The aim of the course upon successful completion is for you to have gained an understanding of the influence mental health can have on how offenders and victims think, feel and act, as well as the opportunity to consider how our criminal justice system can respond to such individuals.

Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Bachelor GPA

2.6+

IELTS

6.5+

Applicants should hold the equivalent of a minimum  2:2 undergraduate degree in Psychology. Consideration will be given to applicants who hold the equivalent of a minimum of 2:2 undergraduate degrees in Science or Social Sciences where a minimum of 50% of undergraduate study is in Psychology with evidence of studying a curriculum including research methods. 

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Jan

Starting Month(s)

Sep

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Tuition Fee/year

9,350 GBP

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International Students

Tuition Fee/year

18,600 GBP

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MSc Forensic Psychology and Mental Health

Coventry University, Coventry, United Kingdom

12 monthsProgram duration

18,600 GBPTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

PsychologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

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Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Study Mode

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