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Department of Psychology, Programme Catalogue 2021/2


THPS-AWM13: MSc Applied Forensic Psychology with Counselling

Leading to the award of:

  • MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY WITH COUNSELLING

Mode of attendance: Full-time incorporating placement
Year 1

NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programmes (DAPs):
    • THPS-AFL13: PG Dip Applied Forensic Psychology with Counselling
    • THPS-AFC13: PG Cert Applied Forensic Psychology with Counselling
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 [pdf].
  • Programme progression requirement: not applicable
  • Taught credits: 120; Dissertation/Project credits: 30


Academic Year: Taught Units
Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PS50187 Fundamentals of forensic psychology 18 credits       [equivalent to 36 CATS credits]
PS50188 Advanced research methods for applied psychology 18 credits       [equivalent to 36 CATS credits]


Semester 1: Taught Units
Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PS50189 Assessment and formulation 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
PS50190 Counselling skills for forensic psychology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]


Semester 2: Taught Units
Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PS50191 Working with offenders and victims 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]
PS50192 Fundamentals of forensic psychology practice 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits]

Year 2

NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations:
  • This programme has the following designated alternative programmes (DAPs):
    • THPS-AFL13: PG Dip Applied Forensic Psychology with Counselling
    • THPS-AFC13: PG Cert Applied Forensic Psychology with Counselling
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 [pdf].
  • Programme progression requirement: not applicable
  • Taught credits: 120; Dissertation/Project credits: 30


Academic Year: Taught Units
Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PS50193 Forensic psychology placement 60 credits       [equivalent to 120 CATS credits]


Academic Year: Project/Dissertation Units
Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PS50194 Forensic psychology dissertation 30 credits       [equivalent to 60 CATS credits]


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2021/22 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2022/23 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
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