Program Overview
The Forensic Psychology and Crime at Coventry University is a MSc programme in Psychology over 36 months, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Forensic Psychology and Crime programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 11,280 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,799 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Coventry, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Forensic Psychology and Crime programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- What is criminal behaviour?
- measurement of crime;
- who commits crime?
- theories of crime;
- alternative theories of crime.
- Review of basic research methods and SPSS;
- experimental (and quasi) designs;
- psychometric techniques, questionnaire design and scaling;
- ANOVA, MANOVA, multiple regression, SEM and path analysis;
- the quantitative\x96qualitative debate;
- discourse analysis and grounded theory.
- theories of violent crime;
- domestic violence;
- homicide;
- stalking;
- juvenile offenders.
- Theory of criminal and civil justice responses to crime;
- what works?
- prison, secure units and therapeutic communities;
- restorative justice;
- responses to juveniles and female offenders;
- victim issues.
- Eyewitness testimony;
- children and vulnerable witnesses/suspects;
- legal decision-making;
- expert testimony;
- confessions and identification;
- offender profiling and case linkage.
- Crime reduction strategies;
- drugs, alcohol and crime;
- report writing, presentation and other practitioner skills;
- ethical codes of conduct;
- professional issues (eg managing stress, using supervision).
- Assessment and risk factors;
- assessment of psychopathy and personality disorders;
- treatment theory and approaches;
- programmes for violent and sexual offenders;
- working with offenders with mental health disorders;
- effectiveness of treatment programmes.
- Introduction to the criminal justice system;
- introduction to civil justice systems;
- expert testimony.
- Dissertation in Forensic Psychology (M114PY)
- Literature Review and Empirical investigation of a forensic psychology topic.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should hold the equivalent of a 2:2 undergraduate degree in Psychology. Consideration will be given to degress in relevant subjects such as science or social sciences provided relevant psychology modules have been studied.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 11,280 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,799 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 11,280 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,799 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Coventry University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Coventry University
Coventry University
Coventry, United Kingdom
Coventry University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 36 months