Buckinghamshire New University
Applied Forensic Psychology MSc
Buckinghamshire New University

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Key Course Facts

Course Description

Are you interested in becoming a Chartered Forensic Psychologist? Are you passionate about pursuing a career focused on rehabilitating criminals and delivering interventions to reform criminal behaviour? Our MSc Forensic Psychology programme will not only give you the knowledge and skills you need but will also turn you into an innovative and creative leader and practitioner. You’ll experience hands-on learning, working with offenders on treatment and rehabilitation programmes, and have the opportunity to be involved in psychological interventions.

Why study this subject? With a strong applied forensic focus, you’ll be highly sought after for psychology work in prisons and other related settings once you’ve graduated.

This course covers all the main areas of knowledge and practical skills you’ll need to move into the world of forensic psychology by securing a trainee position. If you already work in the field, you’ll develop both your theoretical and practical understanding in order to become qualified to take the next step confidently in your career.

Why study at Buckinghamshire New University? Our specially developed blended learning master’s offers the convenience of being able to complete your studies alongside your current employment. You’ll access all your study materials online whilst also attending three, one-week teaching workshops at our High Wycombe campus.

You can choose to complete the course full-time over one year, or part-time over two. Our teaching department is home to an incredible community of Psychology students who can collaborate with you on projects, providing a rich supply of volunteers when you run your own experiments.

Your learning won’t just take place in a lecture theatre either – you’ll have the chance to learn in labs and seminar rooms, gaining the skills that you’ll need in the next step you take in your career.

What's more, we'll always provide you with excellent industry links and you’ll have plenty of opportunity to volunteer in a relevant professional environment too. Our team has built strong links with local organisations who frequently provide opportunities for our students to work with ex-offenders and victims of crime meaning you can get hands-on, practical experience whilst studying with us.

What facilities can I use? You’ll have the opportunity to use our state-of-the-art observation laboratory to engage in the measurement of psycho-physiological responses using Biopac©. You’ll be able to measure the activity of the cardiovascular system, brain, autonomic nervous system and more.

You’ll also have access to Tobii eye tracking equipment and HTC Vive, a virtual reality software, meaning you can push the boundaries and get creative with your research ideas! You’ll use these facilities regularly while role-playing forensic scenarios and assessing different interventions.

What will I study? In the weeks you attend in-person workshops, you’ll be based in a forensic setting for two days each week. We have strong links with a number of different institutions such as HMP Bullingdon, HMP Wormwood Scrubs, HMP Woodhill, HMP Grendon and HMYOI Aylesbury meaning

You’ll hear from qualified forensic psychologists, prison officers, senior managers and you’ll even get a chance to interact directly with prisoner’s, so you’ll get a real taste of what it’s like to work on the ‘front-line’. The level of industry insight and contact will be invaluable in securing work and developing your confidence as a practitioner.

How will I be taught and assessed? Across the course of the programme, you’ll learn about police psychology, the legal and criminal justice system, vulnerable groups in forensic settings and the journey of change through a forensic lens. You’ll learn to measure intervention effectiveness and facilitate interventions using mock scenarios and role plays, as well as working directly with prisoners.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All other courses
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Applied Forensic Psychology, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

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 Buckinghamshire New University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Buckinghamshire New University

Buckinghamshire New University, also known as Bucks, was founded in 1893, in the town of High Wycombe, South East England. This university has chosen to divide its academic offerings into seven separate schools, which is reflected in that learning resources such as libraries are located in their relevant areas to reduce crowding and also increase the ease of looking for the materials the student needs. Bucks has been the recipient of numerous awards, among which we can find the Silver Award from TEF.

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Student composition of Buckinghamshire New University

undergraduates:
16465
postgraduates:
860
Total:
17325
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Where is this programme taught

High Wycombe Campus
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