| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Overview
The MSc Forensic Psychology offers comprehensive professional training in forensic psychology. The programme combines expertise from academics and practitioners. We always ensure that the programme content is relevant, up to date and evidence-based.
You'll get the opportunity to develop theoretical and clinical skills. These skills will enhance your future employability and career progression. We focus on supporting you in becoming a scientist-practitioner in forensic settings. You'll gain an in-depth knowledge of:
You'll conduct risk assessments and case formulations during practical sessions. You'll conduct structured framework research relating to forensic psychology practice. The course has two different routes:
We offer both accredited and non-accredited courses:
Forensic Psychology, MSc (Accredited)
This route is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), thereby accounting for Stage 1 of the Qualification in Forensic Psychology. You must have a first degree in psychology providing Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the BPS to apply to this course.
Forensic Psychology, MSc (Non-accredited)
This route is not accredited by the BPS. It does not fulfill Stage 1 of the BPS qualification in forensic psychology. If you want to progress onto Stage 2 of the Qualification in Forensic Psychology in the future, you need to go back and complete the necessary conversion programme. This is to give you the requisite GBC with the BPS.
This route is for those students who do not have a first degree in psychology providing GBC with the BPS. Their degree must cover research methods and statistics relevant to psychology. For example, a joint or combined degree that includes psychology or an international psychology degree that does not confer GBC with the BPS).
Other qualifications/experience may be acceptable. This will be considered by the Programme Director. Applicants may include:
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Program Outline
What you'll learn
You will gain demonstrable, advanced knowledge and critical understanding in:
Modules
You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.
Course content changes
Module information is intended to provide an example of what you will study.
Our teaching is informed by research. Course content changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.
Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.
Optional modules availability
Some courses have optional modules. Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.
To find out more please see our terms and conditions.
Forensic Psychology MSc modules
| Compulsory Modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| Legal Psychology and the Criminal Justice System | 20 |
| Forensic Mental Health and Criminal Behaviour | 20 |
| Investigative Psychology & Forensic Interviewing | 20 |
| Forensic Assessment and Case Formulation | 20 |
| Professional Practice in Forensic Psychology | 20 |
| Forensic Psychology Project | 60 |
| Advanced Research Methods for Applied Psychology A | 10 |
| Advanced Research Methods for Applied Psychology B | 10 |
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Academic entry requirements
The course has two different routes and entry requirements for those with, and without the Graduate Basis for Chartership with the British Psychological Council.
Forensic Psychology MSc (Accredited)
A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in psychology, which provides Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS). See also relevant experience requirement below.
Forensic Psychology MSc (Non-accredited)
A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree, or international equivalent, in psychology (joint or combined honours which includes psychology, or an international psychology degree) that does not confer GBC with the BPS.
Other qualifications/experience may be acceptable and will be considered by the Degree Programme Director (eg mental health specialists, police officers, prison officers).
If shortlisted for interview, students on this route must be able to satisfy the interview panel that they have the ability to successfully complete a module in advanced research methods and statistics.
