The online MSc Forensic Psychology from North Wales Management School has been created for individuals in fields associated with the criminal justice system. Studying this programme, you will develop a greater understanding of psychological science and its application to criminal behavior, and equip yourself for progression into senior roles.
Highly relevant to barristers, members of the police force, and probation officers, amongst others, this Masters programme develops an understanding of the role of psychological evidence to affect change in forensic contexts.
Studying this online forensic psychology Masters degree, you will develop knowledge in key areas associated with work in the criminal justice system, including the psychological underpinnings of criminal behaviour, tackling challenges raised by mental ill-health, and the role of psychological evidence as a method of informing and shaping practices within the criminal justice system.
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This flexible Masters has been tailored to the competing time pressures of full-time work and family life. Because of the programme’s flexible delivery model, the content can be accessed at any time, which enables you to fit your studies around work and family life. You’ll learn in a specially designed online environment, interacting and sharing experiences with fellow learners and gaining insights from professionals based all over the world.
Taught and studied entirely online, this Masters programme can be studied on mobile or desktop devices from absolutely anywhere in the world, with no need to ever visit campus.
A key benefit of the programme is its flexible payment options, enabling you to avoid large upfront costs. You can pay on a per module basis, working out at £500 per 8-week module. If you’re eligible, you can also access UK or EU postgraduate loans to cover the costs of the programme in full.
Rather than being a conversion Masters for forensic psychologists, this online forensic psychology Masters helps you to apply an understanding of forensic psychology and criminal behaviour to roles in the police, criminal courts, and the corrections system. A deeper understanding of criminal behaviour will make you more effective in your role, helping you to progress to more senior and more challenging roles.
Our deep rooted relationships with major employers have helped shape a MSc Forensic Psychology that is specifically focused on enabling career progression in diverse professional and management roles across the criminal justice system.
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