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Course Overview

What you'll study?

The DPsych in Forensic Psychology will provide you with an opportunity to explore the complex relationships between knowledge, theory, and practice in forensic psychology and to explore the complex relationship between understanding the sector and changing it.

You'll develop as a reflective researching practitioner in the field of forensic psychology through the synthesis of practice with research and you'll develop your ability to design and implement independent and original research at the boundaries of knowledge of forensic psychology.

The course will enable you to undertake critical investigation and evaluation of a forensic psychology topic in order to develop the intellectual and personal adaptability to be able to inform organizational and societal change.

You'll develop a range of skills including your judgment, foresight, and problem analysis by applying theoretical and philosophically tuned skills to the research material. You'll also develop your communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with the academics and practitioners from academia and the communities in which people live and to act as interpreters between the two.

This course comprises two modules designed to allow you to specialize in an area of forensic psychology that interests you. The course also incorporates individual learning plans which are reviewed regularly and include your written reflections on development.

The DPsych in Forensic Psychology consists of 540 credits with 180 level 7 credits awarded as Accredited Prior Learning (APL), at admission, for completion of an MSc in Forensic Psychology (or equivalent). A further 60 levels 8 APL credits can be awarded on evidence of Doctoral level research competence which will exempt you from Module One.

To obtain a DPsych in Forensic Psychology you will need to successfully complete the full 540 credits. You may be awarded an MProf in Forensic Psychology at any point from the end of Year Two of the course. If you wish to withdraw before completion of the DPsych, if meeting the criteria for the MProf award, you may submit for examination for this award.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

  • All applicants must have a British Psychological Society chartership with Full Membership of the Division of Forensic Psychology or Health and Care Professions registration as a Forensic Psychologist to undertake this course.
  • A Master's-level qualification or equivalent (e.g. Stage 1 of the BPS Diploma in Forensic Psychology or 180 M-level credits) in a relevant subject which included research teaching and assessment.
  • It is recommended, but not required that you have five years (including training) of experience in a forensic setting or at least two years of experience post-training.
  • Applicants will be required to provide two academic references.
  • Final selection is based on an interview with members of the course team.

Although not required for entry onto this course, it is ideal that you have access to a population on which you can undertake your research.

English Language Requirements:

Grade equivalent to IELTS 6.0

Pearson Test of English (Academic):

  • 54 (with no less than 51 in any element)

C2 Proficiency (formerly known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE):

  • Scores of 180 and above

C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE):

  • Scores of 169 and above

Oxford Test of English (OTE):

  • 120 overall with at least 111 in each component

TOEFL iBT (including ‘Special Home Edition'):

  • Overall score of 62 with at least 10 Reading, 9 Listening, 17 Speaking, 19 Writing

LanguageCert* SELT B2 or LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Communicator:

  • 156 overall (scores for all 4 components added together) with at least 33 in each component

IGCSE and GCSE

The grades given for GCSE and IGCSE are considered equivalent to IELTS 6.5.

GCSE English

  • Grade C

We do not accept English Literature.

IGCSE English as a first or second language

We do not accept English Literature.

Requirements for international students requiring a student visa (Tier 4):

  • IGCSE English: Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) English as a First Language (Syllabus 0500): Grade C overall required, with at least grade 1 or 2 in Listening and Speaking when these components are reported separately.
  • IGCSE English: Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) English as a First Language (Syllabus 0522): Grade C overall
  • IGCSE English: Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) English as a Second Language (Syllabus 0511): Grade B overall
  • IGCSE English: Cambridge International Examinations (CIE) English as a Second Language (Syllabus 0510): Grade B overall with at least grade 1 or 2 in Speaking when this component is reported separately.

Requirements for students who DO NOT require a student visa (Tier 4):

  • Cambridge International Examinations (CIE)/AQA IGCSE English Language (First Language) – C
  • CIE IGCSE English Language (Second Language) – B
  • Edexcel IGCSE English Language A or B syllabus – C
  • Edexcel IGCSE English as a Second Language - B

Fees

Full-Time Course Fee

£15200


This information was accurate on : 07/04/2021
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