Program Overview

MSc Forensic Psychology and Mental Health

Overview

The MSc Forensic Psychology and Mental Health is a postgraduate program that specializes in forensic psychology, designed for individuals who already have a psychology degree and want to work in forensic or forensic mental health services.

Entry Requirements

• A BSc Psychology degree (minimum Upper Second) or overseas equivalent, which confers Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) status with the British Psychological Society (BPS).
• Evidence of attaining a minimum of an Upper Second across all BSc research methods taught units and the dissertation.
• An understanding of the role of the forensic psychologist working in the UK, the applied nature of forensic psychology, and why you wish to undertake further study of this field via your personal statement.
• Ideally, some relevant voluntary or paid experience involving forensic settings/forensic clients.

Application and Selection

• Please apply via our online application form.
• See the Application and selection section for details of the supporting documents that we require.
• We recommend that you apply as early as possible.
• The formal deadline is the end of July.

Course Details

• Specialize in forensic psychology if you already have a psychology degree and want to work in forensic or forensic mental health services.
• Study on a course accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
• Cover topics such as psychology applied to investigative and legal processes, forensic risk assessment, offending behaviour interventions, research methods, and assessment and interventions for personality disorders.
• Study at a university ranked 7th in the UK for Psychology, according to the 2024 QS World University Rankings.
• Learn when it suits you through our choice of full-time or part-time study.

Course Options

| Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning
---|---|---|---|---
MSc | Y | Y | N | N

Fees

• MSc (full-time)
  UK students (per annum): £12,500
  International, including EU, students (per annum): £32,000
• MSc (part-time)
  UK students (per annum): £6,250

Additional Expenses

• The University permits applicants with comparable previous experience to submit an application for consideration of AP(E)L Accreditation Prior (Experiential) Learning.
• The maximum AP(E)L is 15 credits to a PGCert, 45 credits to a PGDip and 60 credits to a master's.
• If your AP(E)L application is successful, the University charges £30 for every 15 credits of AP(E)L.
• The overall tuition fee is adjusted and then the administrative charge is applied.

Scholarships/Sponsorships

• For the latest scholarship and bursary information, please visit the fees and funding page.

Careers

• The MSc Forensic Psychology and Mental Health program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to work in forensic or forensic mental health services.