Master of Science by coursework and thesis - Forensic Psychology

Victoria University of Wellington

Get a degree that's recognised worldwide and contribute to knowledge in your field. A Master of Science (MSc) will develop your technical, laboratory and academic writing skills to prepare you for a career in science.The MSc will take you between two and two and half years of full-time study or up to four years part time. In the first year of your MSc you'll take several courses related to your specialist subject area. Next, you'll carry out in-depth supervised research for 12–15 months and write a thesis. During your studies you might also author publications for peer-reviewed journals.To do an MSc you'll need a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field, with an average grade of B or higher in your subject area. You may also be able to qualify for entry if you have appropriate work or other experience.Study towards New Zealand’s only postgraduate programme in Forensic Psychology. Our programme will help you develop a sound understanding of offending behaviour and its effects on victims. It will also give you the skills you need to produce and apply psychological theory and evidence to a variety of legal and criminal justice issues.Work in modern research labs alongside staff who are international leaders in their fields. Conduct fieldwork at forensic agencies and voluntary organisations that provide services for offenders or victims of crime. Explore how forensic psychology relates to policy and practice in areas such as adult corrections, family violence prevention, youth offending, and child eyewitness interviewing.