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Overview
The Forensic Psychology Practice Doctorate from University of Birmingham is offered by the Centre for Forensic and Criminological Psychology, and combines academic teaching, research, and professional training during forensic placements. It is open only to Psychology graduates who are registered with the BPS (GBC status) and have experience working in a forensic setting.
The programme aims to provide the necessary knowledge and skills to work as a forensic psychologist; to analyse offending behaviour and its effect on victims; to manage, assess and plan treatment strategies for both victims and offenders; and to work as an expert providing professional reports and training. An evidence-based approach to forensic practice is emphasised, with the objective of developing skills in research and evaluation. Professional case studies, research studies and forensic practice reports are carried out.
Career
At the end of the programme you are equipped either for further research study or for careers in the development and evaluation of psychologically relevant models in the workplace.
The programme aims to provide the necessary knowledge and skills to work as a forensic psychologist; to analyse offending behaviour and its effect on victims; to manage, assess and plan treatment strategies for both victims and offenders; and to work as an expert providing professional reports and training.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Psychological Theories and the Understanding of Crime
- Working with Offenders (and Managing Offending Behaviour)
- Psychology, Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice
- Assessment Issues (Offenders and Victims)
- Forensic Psychotherapy and Forensic Issues
- Psychology and the Court System
- Forensic Practice Placements
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
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Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Psychology Forensic Science View 6 other Masters in Forensic Science in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 95
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- A good Honours degree (2:1 or above) in Psychology that confers the GBC (Graduate Basis for Chartership) with the BPS (British Psychological Society) and experience working in a forensic setting
- Trainees must complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (previously the Criminal Records Bureau check) before attending any placement. This course is exempt from the ‘Rehabilitation of Offenders Act’ and no convictions are considered ‘spent’
- Relevant forensic experience or similar alternative
- A good Honours degree (2:1 or above) in Psychology that confers the GBC (Graduate Basis for Chartership) with the BPS (British Psychological Society) and must be working in a forensic setting
- Trainees must complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (previously the Criminal Records Bureau check) before attending any placement. This course is exempt from the ‘Rehabilitation of Offenders Act’ and no convictions are considered ‘spent’
- Must be working in a relevant forensic setting
Tuition Fee
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International
19440 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 19440 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months. -
National
10260 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 10260 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.
Funding
Scholarships may be available. International students can often gain funding through overseas research scholarships, Commonwealth scholarships or their home government.
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