MSc. in Forensic Psychology and Criminal Investigation (Online Master)

Organisation:: The University of Liverpool in coop. with Laureate Online Education
Typ:: Full-time
Certificate:: MSc
Duration:: 5 Semester/s

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Programme

The University of Liverpool, and its School of Psychology, has drawn upon its global reach of international practitioners and academics to create its first online postgraduate programme in the field of forensic psychology and criminal investigation.

Cutting edge research and contributions from the leading academics and practitioners in the field combine to create a rich, interactive and highly stimulating experience for students throughout the programme. During the programme students will thrive in the interactive e-learning environment with the use of multimedia, case scenarios tailored specifically for this programme and designed by professionals in the field, and active discussions within the students’ virtual classroom.

Upon graduation, students will have acquired a sound knowledge of the professional, legal and ethical issues, and practical communication and dissemination skills highly sought after in the field of forensic psychology and criminal investigation.

Target audience

Our MSc in Forensic Psychology and Criminal Investigation is designed for individuals currently involved in the process of criminal investigation, or for those who have an active and passionate interest in the psychology of crime, criminals and investigation.

Graduates will be aware of the issues, skills and techniques required to become a highly competent psychology professional, or to apply psychological principles in their careers. The initial core modules of the programme cover the principles of leadership, critical incident management and crisis intervention, team effectiveness, judgement and decision making.

Emphases/Curriculum

Students are required to follow two, non-credit bearing, modules that will prepare them for their online learning experience. The programme then comprises eight modules and culminates in a dissertation.

Preparatory Modules:

Student Readiness Orientation
Foundations for Academic Success

Core Modules:

Command and Control: Leadership and Teams in Critical and Major Incidents
Strategic, Tactical and Operational Decisions: Judgement and Decision Making in Critical and Major Incidents
Fundamentals of Investigative and Forensic Psychology
Applying Research Methods to Forensic Psychology and Criminal Investigation
Psychology of Criminal Behaviour
Sexual and Violent Crime
The Psychology of the Courts
Offender Profiling and Criminal Behaviour Analysis
Dissertation:
Prepare a significant piece of empirical or archival study, that will be an original or critical exposition, of existing knowledge within the field.

Admission/Entrance requirements

General Admission Criteria: Bachelor’s degree equivalent to UK Honours degree. English equivalent to minimum of IETS test level 6.5 overall. TOEFL 580 paper based test / 88 Internet based test / TEEP 6.5 2 years of relevant work experience.

Languages
Language(s) of instruction:	English
Going abroad:	not possible

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A new way of learning
These demands are way beyond the capabilities of traditional classroom and distance learning methods. By bringing likeminded professionals together in our unique 100% online learning environment, we enable them to share the latest thinking from the real world.

From the moment your programme starts, you are in constant discussion with your classmates. You get regular feedback and grading from your instructor and continuous support from a dedicated member of our student support team. So, whilst your programme is tough, it never feels like a solo effort.

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Organisation

Laureate Education, Inc., as the University of Liverpool's exclusive worldwide e-learning partner, makes the University's programmes available online, providing the e-learning environment and personal student support.

Both partners are renowned for quality, innovation and continuous improvement in online teaching and learning.

The partnership between the University of Liverpool and Laureate Online Education brings together a unique combination of resources and capabilities.

The University of Liverpool is responsible for the academic quality of our programmes and it awards the degrees. The online Masters programmes we offer originate in Liverpool's highly ranked School of Medicine, School of Management and Department of Computer Science.