Forensic Psychology at Melbourne

Prospective students are advised there will be no intake for the Master of Criminology (Forensic Psychology) in 2007. However, forensic psychology subjects will be taught in the Master of Criminology course, and are available for CAP students. Download the 2007 Postgraduate Studies Guides as PDF file

The Master of Criminology (Forensic Psychology) at a glance:

• One-year full-time, or up to two years part-time;
• Emphasis on evening or late afternoon classes and intensive study options, to suit professional students;
• Comprises eight subjects of specialist training in the application of psychological principles to criminal justice problems, or six subjects and a 52 day fieldwork practicum (more about subjects);
• All subjects taught by experienced forensic specialists (more about staff);
• Selected subjects are available to be taken on a single subject basis through the Community Access Program (CAP);
• Course Code: 046AA

Who is the course for?

The course is designed for:

• Practitioners who are currently working in a professional capacity in a clinical/forensic position and who wish to gain professional training in forensic psychology. For example: psychologists, social workers, psychiatrists, etc. or

• Profesionals working in allied disciplines who wish to obtain a Masters degree in criminology that focuses on forensic psychology: for example lawyers, police officers, etc.

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Prerequisites

Successful applicants to the course require will require a four-year University degree in a relevant subject area and relevant work experience, for example:

• Psychologists who are registered as psychologists in Victoria. Preference will be given to those with two years relevant work experience, or
• Psychiatrists who are Fellows of the Australian College of Psychiatrists or equivalent, or
• Social workers who can demonstrate two years full-time experience as a social worker, or
• Practitioners from cognate areas (e.g. psychiatric nursing, medicine, police, law and forensic pathology) who have a professional qualification in their discipline, which must include a four year sequence of university study and preferably two years of relevant work experience.

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About the course

Details about the coursework subjects
Learn about individual coursework subjects.

Details about teaching staff
Brief profiles of the Forensic Psychology program academic staff.

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Single subject study options through CAP

Single subject study via the Community Access Program (CAP) enables students to enrol in coursework subjects without necessarily meeting degree requirements, or committing to an entire program of study. Selected subjects in the Master of Criminology (Forensic Psychology) are available via CAP, with or without the assessment component.

• Contact the program convenor, Dr Lynne Eccleston if you have any questions about eligibility or subject content, or contact the CAP office to apply.
• View a list of available subjects
• Apply for CAP study

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Contact the program convenor

Talk to Dr Lynne Eccleston if you'd like to discuss the program and the opportunities it delivers to our graduates. We would also be glad to post you a copy of our new Postgraduate Studies Guide for 2006 - phone us on +61 3 8344 9441.

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APA Accrediation
This course provides a high level of professional training in forensic psychology, but does not in itself qualify graduates for recognition as Forensic Psychologists by the Australian Psychological Association.