MSc Investigative and Forensic Psychology

Renowned worldwide, this MSc in Investigative and Forensic Psychology is a high-quality master's course providing academic and research knowledge of forensic practice. This includes crime reduction and intervention; investigative procedures, forensic interviewing, court processes, custody and rehabilitation.IntroductionWhy Choose Investigative and Forensic Psychology at Liverpoolit’s the only programme of its type offered by a Russell Group Universitywe have received multiple commendations by the British Psychological Societythe course is eligible for Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and eligible for ESRC 13 training studentship linked to a PhD programmeyou’ll join sessions offered by a high number and calibre of external practitioners delivering key understanding of real-life applicationswe place a strong emphasis on employability skills and as a result our students have gone on to be some of the most successful individuals in their fieldthe course attracts a large number of international students and visiting speakers.Who is this course forThis course is for you if you have a high 2:1 bachelor’s degree in Psychology (65% or above) and want to pursue a career in forensic psychology, law enforcement, investigations, intelligence, or go on to study a PhD and work in researchacademia.What you'll learnConceptual and theoretical explorations of aggression, deviance, decision-making, leadership and stress, memory, communication and persuasionA detailed focus on violence, sexual aggression, co-offending and corporate crime, as well as the range of individual and contextual factors that shape such behaviourA range of theoretical paradigms relevant to investigative and emergency response processes (including behavioural investigative advice, interviewing, decision making, leadership and communication)Conceptual theories and approaches to assessment, legal processes and interventions with children and adults in forensic contextsLegal frameworks for the use of psychology in the courts, including ethical and professional standards, with specific reference to communicationA range of qualitative and quantitative research methods and statistics.