Details
The design of the course allows for flexibilityin the modules covered depending on yourcircumstances. For those working directlywith offenders or victims there is a 'casestudy route' where you will apply your learningto an offender or victim with whom you areworking in practice. For those who do notwork with victims or offenders directly thereis an alternative 'research route' wherebyyou would study aspects of behavioural andlinguistic investigation and evidence, andconduct a linkage analysis. Both the Diplomaand the Masters programme are run on amodular basis incorporating tuition, practiceand research.
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Modules
Case Study route modules
(Credits shown in brackets)
Year A - Offender Issues
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Module 1: Psychological theories and the understanding of crime (10)
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Module 2: Psychology, law enforcement and criminal justice (10)
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Module 3: Working with offenders (10)
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Module 7: Reflective/Practice diary (20)
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Module 9: Case study methods (10)
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Module 10: Case study (40)
Year B - Victim Issues
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Module 4: Assessment (Offenders and victims) (10)
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Module 5: Forensic psychotherapy and professional issues (10)
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Module 6: Psychology and the court system (10)
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Module 11: Forensic research study methods and statistics (10)
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Module 12: Research project (40)
* Students on the 'case study route' who wish to take the Diploma after their first year will need to complete a Work Place report (20 credits).
Research route modules
(Credits shown in brackets)
Year A - Offender Issues
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Module 1: Psychological theories and the understanding of crime (10)
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Module 2: Psychology, law enforcement and criminal justice (10)
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Module 11: Research study methods (10)
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Module 13: Psychological skills (10)
Module 14: Behavioural and linguistic investigation and evidence (40)
Year B - Victim Issues
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Module 4: Assessment (Offenders and victims) (10)
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Module 6: Psychology and the court system (10)
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Module 7: Reflective diary (20)
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Module 15: Research dissertation (60)
* Students on the 'research route' who wish to take the Diploma after their first year will complete Module 8 Systematic Reviews (40 credits)
Fees and funding
Fees for 2013–14 are: £5,355 pa (UK/EU part-time only).
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Scholarships and studentships
Self-funding course or employer sponsored
International students can often gain funding through overseas research scholarships, Commonwealth scholarships or their home government.
For further information contact the School directly or get in touch with the Student Funding Office via the online enquiries system.
Entry requirements
Applicants should hold a relevant degree (at least a second-class Honours). Applicants with alternative qualifications should contact the Centre for Forensic and Criminological Psychology to determine their eligibility. Applicants for the case study route through this qualification must be working with victims or offenders in a professional capacity.
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International students
Academic requirements
We accept a range of qualifications, our country pages show you what qualifications we accept from your country.
English language requirements
You can satisfy our English language requirements in two ways:
How to apply
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