Investigative and Forensic Psychology MSc

Entry Requirements:

• For applicants from the United States:
• A bachelor's degree from an American university is required.
• A GPA of at least 3.0 is preferred, but a GPA of 2.8 may be considered on a case-by-case basis for some courses.
• For all applicants:
• A high 2:1 bachelor’s degree in Psychology (65% or above) with high marks in research methods and statistics is required.
• You do not need to have completed a psychology degree recognized by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as a Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC).
However, to progress to Stage 2 Forensic Chartership, you must obtain GBC from the BPS.
• All applicants must have some relevant work experience with a vulnerable client group (voluntary or paid), but not necessarily in a forensic setting.
• Applicants who meet the minimum entry requirement will be invited to attend an online interview.

Language Proficiency Requirements:

• You'll need to demonstrate competence in the use of English language, unless you’re from a majority English speaking country.
• The following tests are accepted:
• IELTS: 7.5 overall, with no component below 7.0
• TOEFL iBT: 108 overall, with minimum scores of listening 24, writing 24, reading 24 and speaking 24
• Duolingo English Test: 140 overall, with no component below 130
• Pearson PTE Academic: 76 overall, with no component below 69
• LanguageCert Academic: 80 overall, with no skill below 75
• PSI Skills for English: C2 Pass in all bands
• INDIA Standard XII: National Curriculum (CBSE/ISC) - 75% and above in English.
Accepted State Boards - 80% and above in English.
• WAEC: C6 or above
• International applicants who do not meet the minimum required standard of English language can complete one of the University's Pre-Sessional English courses to achieve the required level.