Forensic Psychology MSc
2 Year Part Time | September Start
Option for Placement Year
Option for Study Abroad
Option for Placement Year
Option for Study Abroad
First entry on this course is September 2026. Click the apply now button above to register your interest and be notified when applications open.
The MSc Forensic Psychology course offers an in-depth exploration of the field, blending theoretical foundations with practical application in a criminal justice context.
You can gain insight from experienced practitioners and researchers, with a focus on psychological aspects of offending behaviour and how the legal system functions. Innovative assessments and reflective practice, enable you to develop critical employability skills.
Throughout the course you will explore the psychological underpinnings of criminal behaviour with topics including why people commit crime, how people in prison are assessed by psychologists, treatment and interventions for people who commit crime, contemporary issues and challenges within the Criminal Justice System, police investigation and working with vulnerable victims and witnesses in court.
This course will appeal to those aspiring to work in forensic psychology in settings such as prisons and secure hospitals, as well as those interested in working in related disciplines such as the Probation Service, the police and in mental health.
Full UK Fee: TBC
Full International Fee: TBC
Scholarships and Discounts
ADDITIONAL COSTS
There are no Additional Costs
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The MSc Forensic Psychology course is designed to enhance your employability by equipping you with transferable skills such as problem-solving, communication, critical evaluation, and time management.
You’ll have opportunities for networking with professionals through external collaborations with experts in the field and access to career guidance.
Completion of an MSc in Forensic Psychology could be useful for a range of careers within the Criminal Justice System.
You’ll be taught by leading academics and active researchers in forensic psychology, bringing cutting-edge knowledge to the course.
The staff’s expertise spans a variety of areas, including His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service, the National Health Service and the legal system, ensuring you learn from professionals at the forefront of the discipline.
You’ll have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including the Experimental Psychology Lab, designed for group work and data collection. Research equipment such as EEG, eye-tracking, virtual reality, and motion capture can support your thesis and projects.
Online tools like Blackboard provide additional resources, including lecture captures, interactive workshops, and feedback systems, ensuring a comprehensive and supportive learning environment.
These facilities help you apply theoretical knowledge to practical, real-world forensic psychology scenarios.
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Full time Courses are primarily delivered via on-campus face to face learning but could include elements of online learning. Most courses run as planned and as promoted on our website and via our marketing materials, but if there are any substantial changes (as determined by the Competition and Markets Authority) to a course or there is the potential that course may be withdrawn, we will notify all affected applicants as soon as possible with advice and guidance regarding their options. It is also important to be aware that optional modules listed on course pages may be subject to change depending on uptake numbers each year.
Contact time is subject to increase or decrease in line with possible restrictions imposed by the government or the University in the interest of maintaining the health and safety and wellbeing of students, staff, and visitors if this is deemed necessary in future.
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