Master S Degree Forensic Psychology

The Master’s Degree in Forensic Psychology at Bircham International University focuses on applying psychological knowledge and methods to civil and criminal legal questions. Study topics include criminal profiling, giving evidence in court, advising parole boards and mental health tribunals, and helping to rehabilitate prisoners. The program uses 36 to 54 academic credits above a bachelor’s program.

Delivery is distance learning via an online format. The study structure is 70% textbooks and 30% project, with 42 academic credits from Forensic Psychology Online plus other additional subjects. The program also includes 13 academic credits for research methodology and a final project or thesis. Books are included in the fees, and payment plans are available upon request up to 36 monthly installments.

Modules

• Forensic Psychology Online
• Research methodology and final project or thesis
• 501FOP - Drug Addictions
• 502FOP - Social Problems & Deviance
• 503FOP - Criminal Justice
• 504FOP - Delinquency & Violence
• 505FOP - Crime Law and Prevention
• 506FOP - Personality & Social Development
• 507FOP - Alcohol & Drug Counseling
• 508FOP - Crime Victims
• 509FOP - Psychology of Personality
• 510FOP - Criminal Behavior

• Admission is open for adults over 25 years of age.
• Bachelor's degree or international equivalent (3 to 4 years of study) is required for admission.