Best route for Forensic Psychology?
I currently have a undergrad degree in Media, but want a career change. I work Monday-Friday, so full-time. I've looked at Liverpool's psychology conversion course that's online and can get funding from student finance. I know I would need a further Forensic Psychology masters after, but I won't get funding for that.
Basically, my question is, how does anyone get funding for the 2nd masters whilst working full-time in a completely different field?
Any advice would be great! Especially from those who have done this themselves.
Basically, my question is, how does anyone get funding for the 2nd masters whilst working full-time in a completely different field?
Any advice would be great! Especially from those who have done this themselves.
Reply 1
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by sakuracherriesI currently have a undergrad degree in Media, but want a career change. I work Monday-Friday, so full-time. I've looked at Liverpool's psychology conversion course that's online and can get funding from student finance. I know I would need a further Forensic Psychology masters after, but I won't get funding for that.
Basically, my question is, how does anyone get funding for the 2nd masters whilst working full-time in a completely different field?
Any advice would be great! Especially from those who have done this themselves.
Basically, my question is, how does anyone get funding for the 2nd masters whilst working full-time in a completely different field?
Any advice would be great! Especially from those who have done this themselves.
Essentially, you either get a scholarship of some sort or you'll have to work to pay for it. You should probably start saving money for it now, if you can manage.
Reply 2
Honestly, getting funding for a second masters is near impossible, or even a scholarship 😭 The only route for forensic without a bps accredited undergraduate is conversion (to secure graduate bps membership) then another masters for stage 1.
I’ve wrote a past post that mentions Liverpool online conversion incase you were looking for any reviews (if it’s still there).
Not sure if you’re local to Liverpool, but have a look at Chester and Hope too x
I’ve wrote a past post that mentions Liverpool online conversion incase you were looking for any reviews (if it’s still there).
Not sure if you’re local to Liverpool, but have a look at Chester and Hope too x
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by Scotland YardEssentially, you either get a scholarship of some sort or you'll have to work to pay for it. You should probably start saving money for it now, if you can manage.
I agree
Reply 4
Have a look if you are eligible for a Conversion course. And make sure the course is accredited by the BPS (not all are). The biggest advantage of a conversion course is that you can do part time and it is cheaper than a BSC, so you may have a chance to pay for it yourself.
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