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Department of Psychology Programme Catalogue 2022/23


THPS-AWM13: MSc Applied Forensic Psychology with Counselling

Leading to the award of:


Mode of Attendance: Full-time incorporating placement

[Page last updated: 03 August 2022]


Assessment Regulations
Applicable assessment regulations:
 NFAAR-PG
Applicable NFAAR appendices:
 Appendix 11
Approved exemptions:
 Yes - see NFAAR documentation for further details
DAPS and exit awards:
 THPS-AFL13: PG Dip Applied Forensic Psychology with Counselling
THPS-AFC13: PG Cert Applied Forensic Psychology with Counselling
Programme progression requirement:
Total taught and dissertation/project credits:
 Taught credits: 120; Project credits: 30

Please consult your programme handbook or contact your Director of Studies for further information on assessment regulations


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Year 1

Academic Year: Taught Units

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PS50187 Fundamentals of forensic psychology 18 Credits
PS50188 Advanced research methods for applied psychology 18 Credits

Semester 1: Taught Units

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PS50189 Assessment and formulation 6 Credits
PS50190 Counselling skills for forensic psychology 6 Credits

Semester 2: Taught Units

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PS50191 Working with offenders and victims 6 Credits
PS50192 Forensic psychology practice 6 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.


Year 2

Academic Year: Project/Dissertation Units

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PS50194 Forensic psychology dissertation 30 Credits

Academic Year: Taught Units

Designated Essential Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
PS50193 Forensic psychology placement 60 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 2022/23 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2023/24 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.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.