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Forensic Psychology MSc/PgDip/PgCert Forensic Psychology at Winchester provides the academic component (Stage 1) of the route to becoming a Chartered Forensic Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS’s) Division of Forensic Psychology (DFP) and Practitioner Forensic Psychologist status with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). The programme also supports students with the transition towards Stage 2 of the chartership process by providing opportunities to volunteer in forensic practice placements to gain suitable experience and by incorporating practice-based assessments. Course overview The programme introduces the context and application of psychology in various forensic settings – this includes the legal and criminal justice system, forensic psychological practice and forensic mental health. Students are introduced to the role of a forensic psychologist in practice. The programme focuses on core theoretical models of crime with an
emphasis on theoretical, practical and methodological limitations. When considering applied skills in forensic practice, there is a focus on specialist assessments, core treatments and interventions utilised when working with various client groups in a forensic setting. Client groups include offenders in prison, secure hospitals and the community, as well as offenders on probation and within the legal system (court assessment).
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ntry requirements: A first or second-class Honours degree (or recognised equivalent qualification) in Psychology and Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS). Students who do not fulfil this GBC entry requirement are considered on an individual basis by the programme team.
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Tuition fees ✝: Full-time UK/EU/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students: £6,600 total Part-time UK/EU/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students: £3,300 p/a (£6,600 total) Full-time International students: £12,750 total Part-time International students: £6,375 p/a (£12,750 total)
Any additional costs associated with this programme are detailed on the individual course page at www.winchester.ac.uk/courses
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pplication process: The closing date for receipt of applications is 25 March, with interviews starting the week commencing 10 April 2017
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uration: Full-time: 1 year Part-time: 2 years
tart date: September
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eaching takes place: Every Wednesday ccreditation: Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
ork placements: Students have the opportunity to volunteer on forensic practice-related placements via the University volunteering department. This is independent
Students gain the ability to appropriately design, conduct, analyse, interpret and evaluate psychological research in a chosen specialised research area within forensic psychology. An important feature of the programme is to provide students with the skills and knowledge requirement for Stage 1 of the chartership process, as well as supporting the transition towards Stage 2. There is an emphasis on reflective
from the programme and non-credit bearing.
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ocation: Taught elements of the course take place on the King Alfred Campus or at West Downs, Winchester
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uitable for applicants from: UK, EU, World
f English is not your first language: IELTS 6.5 (including 6.5 in academic writing) or equivalent Learning activities ✝ SCHEDULED 13%
Method of assessment ✝ WRITTEN
COURSEWORK
PRACTICAL
45%
10%
45%
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UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER / FIND THE BIG PICTURE IN THE FINE DETAIL
INDEPENDENT 87%
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