Investigative Forensic Psychology MSc
Bournemouth University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Investigative Forensic Psychology MSc and other courses in Anthropology at Bournemouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Anthropology.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in CAH15
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Anthropology at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £26000 | £19500 | £24000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £30000 | £16500 - £23000 | £19000 - £27500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH15
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23516 | £21086 | £25186 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20611 - £27195 | £15914 - £26736 | £19208 - £32667 |
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Course Description
Study a course specialising in examining the theoretical and investigative aspects of forensic psychology to prepare you for the entire criminal justice process, from crime scene to courtroom. Benefit from our great facilities and expert academics.
Why study MSc Investigative Forensic Psychology at BU?
- Learn about the underlying theories regarding the psychology of investigations and consider areas such as how face-processing can assist identification of individuals
- Explore different offence types – sexual offending, murder and violent crime, group offending, and different forms of cyber-crime
- Investigate and scrutinise violent mocked-up crime scenes to provide investigative evidence and learn how to present expert witness testimony in a mock court
- Evaluate victims, witnesses, suspects and offenders as well as the environment, geography and time to create fieldwork and case studies based on real experiences
- Benefit from the expert knowledge of our academics and guest speakers, including the Course Leader Dr Terri Cole who shares her extensive experience as a behavioural investigative adviser and serious crime analyst
- Develop transferable skills like writing grant proposals and how to publish research as well as working closely with a member of staff for your research topic, perhaps linked to your future career aspirations.
Study a course specialising in examining the theoretical and investigative aspects of forensic psychology to prepare you for the entire criminal justice process, from crime scene to courtroom. Benefit from our great facilities and expert academics.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Investigative Forensic Psychology MSc at Bournemouth University
| 20% | Finance Professionals |
| 20% | Administrative occupations |
| 15% | Elementary occupations |
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Customer service occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 7.0
- Bachelors
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- 7.0
- Masters
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
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 in each component or equivalent.
Costs
Tuition Fees Investigative Forensic Psychology MSc
| England UK | £10500 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £10500 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £10500 | year 1 |
| Wales | £10500 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £10500 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £10500 | year 1 |
| EU | £17500 | year 1 |
| International | £17500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course. Fees during your placement year (if applicable): £1,850.
Visit Bournemouth University's website for full details
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
University Rankings
Positions of Bournemouth University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Bournemouth University in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #48
- #63
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- Psychology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #51
- #65
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- Psychology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #46
- #401
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- Psychology
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #44
- #401
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- Psychology
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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About Bournemouth University
Established in 1976, Bournemouth University is located in the coastal town of Poole, South West England. Just 20 minutes away from Bournemouth Beach by bicycle, this university has earned itself numerous awards as both a provider of education and of employment. Apart from their reputable courses and programmes that they offer, Bournemouth University gives particular importance to their more than 130 student clubs on-site, which they believe are essential for keeping students happy, as well as giving them the means to add new skills and experiences to their resumes. Bournemouth University has plenty of restaurants, bars, and retail options nearby and the location is great for those who enjoy strolls near the seaside and a pleasant and different social life.
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Student composition of Bournemouth University
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Total number of students enrolled at Bournemouth University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12520
- postgraduates:
- 2740
- Total:
- 15260
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Forensic Psychology”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Forensic Psychology MSc | Royal Holloway, University of London | - | - | - | £12600 | £22800 | - | Egham | On campus Part-time |
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Forensic Psychology MSc | University of Portsmouth | - | - | - | £3470 | £6930 | - | Portsmouth | On campus Part-time |
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Criminology with Forensic Psychology MSc | Middlesex University | - | - | - | £64 | £99 | - | London | On campus Part-time |
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Forensic Psychology MSc | The University of Winchester | - | - | - | £9775 | £18300 | - | Winchester | On campus Part-time |
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Forensic Psychology MSc | Teesside University | - | - | - | £6695 | £14000 | - | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time |
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Criminology with Forensic Psychology MA | Kingston University | - | - | - | £5423 | £8690 | - | Kingston upon Thames | On campus Part-time |
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Investigative Forensic Psychology MSc | Bournemouth University | - | - | - | £10500 | £17500 | - | Poole | On campus Part-time |
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Forensic Psychology MSc | University of Greenwich | - | - | - | £11000 | £17450 | - | London | On campus Part-time |
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Forensic Psychology MSc | Swansea University | - | - | - | £9200 £9650 | £19550 £20550 | - | Swansea | On campus Full-time |
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Criminology and Criminal Psychology MSc | University of Greenwich | - | - | - | £11000 | £17450 | - | London | On campus Part-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023
