Applied Educational and Child Psychology

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This two-year part-time programme aims to equip you with an understanding of contemporary theories of criminal behaviour and the criminal justice system, together with the skills to analyse individuals' offending behaviour and to plan treatment and supervision strategies for both victims and offenders. Both theory and practice are set in the context of the legal and institutional systems through which offenders and victims are managed.

The programme seeks to provide training in forensic methods used by psychologists. To assist in this, it draws on the experience and ability of a range of professionals from various fields concerned with the study of crime to conduct teaching sessions. The Masters programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as equivalent to stage one of training for Chartered Psychology status.

Key facts
Type of Course: Continuing professional development, taught

Study Options: Part time

Duration: 2 years part-time

Start date: September

The structure of the Masters Programme is for participants to attend the School of Psychology one day per week in term time each year over a period of two years whilst working in a forensic setting. The Course meets on a Thursday and the teaching day consists of lectures, seminars and workshops given by relevant staff of the School of Psychology and guest speakers. There are also two three day compulsory blocks, one in September and one in January each year.

The Diploma/MSc Course runs over 2 years and participants may study for a Diploma (Year A) for a Diploma (Year B) or combine the 2 years and study for the MSc. The aims in terms of forensic practice of the Diploma are the same for both years, but the academic material, and consequently the aims and objectives, differ in Years A and B. As a general guideline Year A is more offender focused, while Year B is more victim focused. The MSc combines the forensic practice requirements for a Diploma with research skills for the MSc while covering all the academic material for Years A and B.

The modules studied are:

* Psychology and the Understanding of Crime
* Psychology, Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice
* Working with Offenders of Serious Crime
* Assessment (Offenders and Victims)
* Psychology and the Court System
* Forensic Psychotherapy and Professional Issues
* Forensic Practice
* Case Study
* Research Methods

This programme is examined by continuous assessment, with you completing a series of assignments. Research is conducted in the second year.

Applicants must hold at least a second-class Honours Psychology degree (which confers Graduate Basis for Chartership with the British Psychological Society) and be working in a forensic setting in Britain International studentsAcademic requirementsWe accept a range of qualifications, our country pages show you what qualifications we accept from your country.English language requirementsYou can satisfy our English language requirements in two ways: * by holding an English language qualification to the right level * by taking and successfully completing one of our English courses for international students English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 80 (Grade A) TOEFL paper-based test score : 580 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.

See the University of Birmingham Website for more details on fees and funding.