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PostgraduateProfessional Doctorate

Forensic Psychology Practice (CPD Route)

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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Course Overview

Offered by University of Birmingham, the Professional Doctorate Forensic Psychology Practice (CPD Route) provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in psychology. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our Forensic Psychology Practice Doctorate (CPD route) allows suitably qualified Forensic Psychologists to ‘top up’ their existing MSc qualification to Doctoral level through Continued Professional Development. The Centre for Applied Psychology offers a Continued Professional Development route to the Doctorate in Forensic Psychology. This programme is designed to allow Forensic Psychologists, who hold a valid Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) certificate (and preferably status as a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society), to ‘top up’ their existing MSc q... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Research Methods in Forensic Psychology
Research Ethics and Professional Practice
Systematic Review and Evidence Synthesis
Psychometric Assessment and Critique
Forensic Psychology Applied Research Project
Critical Appraisal of Forensic Literature
Professional Doctorate Thesis Development
Contemporary Issues in Forensic Practice
Academic Year:2025-26 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76666
PTE Academic67

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

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70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
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About University of Birmingham

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