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Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff , Glamorgan ,United Kingdom

Forensic Psychology Masters - MSc/PgD/PgC

The master's degree in Forensic Psychology is the only BPS accredited program in Wales, offering a unique opportunity for students to study Forensic Psychology in the Principality. Working collaboratively with Her Majesty’s Prison and Probation Services (HMMPS) and secure forensic mental health facility providers in Wales helps keep the program up to date with strategy development and policy decisions. Regular contributions from Practitioner Forensic Psychologists working in Wales enables students to understand more about regional services and their impact on society locally. In addition, the program benefits from the input of several national and international contributors who share their extensive specialist knowledge and experience within the field of Forensic Psychology.

Campus Information

Llandaff

Llandaff is the home of the Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences (Llandaff)

Intakes

  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Application Process

Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

A British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited MSc in Forensic Psychology is the first step (stage one) in gaining Chartered Psychologist status with the BPS and Registered Practitioner status with the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). The MSc in Forensic Psychology will provide the knowledge base and applied research skills that will provide the foundation for engagement with the next stage of training (i.e. BPS Stage 2 or HCPC route) towards registration as a Forensic Psychologist with the Health and Care Professions Council. From September 2019, students who do not achieve a pass mark of at least 50% in each module will not be awarded an accredited degree but an alternative award.

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
  • 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

For India

Students with the following qualifications from a recognised institution in India:

  • Bachelor of Arts / Science (Honours / Special degree).|
    OR 
  • Bachelor of Arts / Science / Commerce.
    OR 
  • Bachelor degree in professional subjects.
    OR 
  • Bachelor of Science (Engineering).
    OR 
  • Bachelor of Engineering / Technology.
    OR 
  • Bachelor of Law (LLB).
    OR 
  • Bachelor of Education (4 year integrated programme) Master of Engineering or Technology.
    OR 
  • Master of Philosophy.
    OR 
  • Master's degree.
    OR 
  • Post-graduate Diploma in Management.
    OR 
  • Master of Arts / Science / Commerce.
    OR 
  • Postgraduate Diploma.
    OR 
  • students with a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution in the UK.

For Bangladesh

  • Bachelor degree (4 year) with GPA 2.5/4.0 from a recognised Institution

Applicants with a Masters degree will be considered for entry to PhD studies.

For Sri Lanka

  • Students with a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution in Sri Lanka or UK.
    OR 
  • Bachelor Special degree
    OR 
  • Professional degree.
    OR 
  • Postgraduate Diploma
    OR 
  • Master's degree

For Nepal 

  • Bachelor degree (4 years) with a score of 60% or GPA 2.6/4.0 from a recognised Institution.

For Pakistan

  • Bachelor degree (4 year) with a score of 65% or GPA 2.7/4.0 from a recognised Institution.

In addition, applicants will be expected to demonstrate experience in a relevant area, for example, experience with victims, offenders or service providers in a forensic domain. Roles and responsibilities will need to be evidenced within the application, as well as detailing duration and hours per week undertaken.

In exceptional cases, applicants who have achieved a lower second class award in an accredited Psychology undergraduate degree but have extensive relevant work experience may be considered for admission to the Programme.  

 

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