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View 2024 Entry Apply online (Applications will close 17th May 2024) Ask a question Clinical doctorates website Email: [email protected] Web: Enquire online Phone: +44 (0)1392 72 72 72 Internationally respected and fast developing social, environmental and organisational psychology research group, and a major centre for cognitive, clinical and neuroscience research  11th in the UK for internationally excellent research in Psychology REF 2021 based on 4* and 3* research, submitted to UoA4 Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience  Top 10 in the UK for Psychology 9th (joint) in the Guardian University Guide 2024  Extensive research facilities including eye tracking, EEG/ERP and TMS laboratories, audio-visual recording suite and MRI scanner AccreditationThe Doctor of Forensic Psychology programme is an integrated training programme that combines taught modules, research, and placement-based experiences, designed for aspiring early-career forensic psychologists. The programme is subject to HCPC approval, and an application for accreditation has been submitted to the British Psychological Society (BPS). SupervisionStudents have access to senior, research active supervisors and teachers in a range of research methodologies, qualitative and quantitative, with a wide spectrum of research interests. For more information about the course team and their clinical and research interests, see our Staff Profiles . You can expect: • High-quality research supervision to develop and nurture your potential • A tailored supervision approach to help best suit your requirements • Accessible supervisors who are enthusiastic about working directly with postgraduate research students • Regular meetings with your supervisor • Regular meetings with your supervisory team, other members of your research group, and mentors Course contentThis exciting new Forensic Doctorate aims to train highly skilled professionals to enable to work in prisons, in the community, and within the criminal justice system. The programme trains students in conducting psychological applications and interventions, research, communicating psychological knowledge to others, and to train other professionals in psychological skills and knowledge. The programme is integrated with our DClinPsy programme ensuring quality teaching in therapeutic skills, as well as providing separate specialist forensic training. It is designed to support students to engage in the dual role of forensic psychologist practitioner and researcher, with students receiving a professional doctorate degree as an output. Course designThis programme consists of an academic taught element, and research thesis, and placements. The programme aims to develop student competencies across the 4 core roles of a forensic psychologist and the relevant core competencies to practice as a forensic psychologist. The curriculum includes teaching on:
Structure and deliveryThe programme is delivered across 3 years, with the academic year starting in the last week of September. Students will attend Streatham Campus for a week of block teaching at the start of the Autumn, and Spring terms. The rest of the programme’s taught element and research supervision will be delivered online. In a usual week, students will spend: 1 day being taught academic content online, 1 day conducting their own research, and 3 days working on placement. Collaboration with servicesThis programme is a collaborative endeavour with service providers. We have worked hard to identify not just the professional requirements of the British Psychological Society, and Health and Care Professions Council, but also to explore with service providers what they need from Forensic Psychologists. In this way students have the opportunity to join a doctorate that is grounded in practice, while also offered by a research-intensive university to gain the best of both dimensions. DClinPGR PortfolioThe DForenPsy is located within the DClinPGR Portfolio, which offers a range of professional doctorates, providing candidates opportunities to develop interprofessional working skills, and to gain greater insight into people undertaking doctoral training as Health Care Professionals, Psychotherapists and Clinical Psychologists. Entry requirementsGraduate Basis for Registration (GBC) confirmed at time of application from the British Psychological Society. Plus one of the following
You should be able to demonstrate research experience beyond undergraduate (e.g. audit). You should have relevant experience, preferably in forensic psychology or a clinical psychology setting, beyond observation of working with a client a forensic psychologist would work with. You should be able to demonstrate an ability to manage conflicting perspectives. You should have experience of working with groups and managing complex relationships. You should have an understanding of forensic contexts (minimum criteria of this would be through an observation). You will need to pass an Enhanced DBS check. We actively welcome applicants from a diversity of backgrounds (e.g., culture, socio-economic status). International students International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2 : view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country How to apply Applications will be through the university The information below applies to self-funded DForenPsy applicants. In some cases there may be funded places available through trusts or other organisations.
For international students, not based in the UK you will need to:
Funding opportunities will be provided by the programme as they become available. Please email [email protected] for further details. We are currently liaising with a number of placement providers throughout England and Wales and so we are welcoming applications from a wide range of geographical locations. Although trainees will be required to attend the University for three weeks per year for block teaching at the start of each term. Please note: programmes are subject to minimum enrolment cohort numbers. Please note: The programme start date will be dependent on university academic approval. For 2024 entry, the timeline is likely to be:
What is the reference process? At the application stage, you can upload a reference if you have been provided one (on letterhead and signed). If you have not got a reference yet, or your referee would prefer to send it to the university direct, you can provide your referee’s email address. When your application is submitted, you will receive a generic email reminding you to upload your reference ASAP, the application portal will remain open to you after the deadline to add a reference. What if I/ my referee cannot provide a reference by May 17th? It is preferred that you provide a reference via the application portal, or via email to PGR Admissions by May 17th but if it is not possible, that is ok. The university will be in touch. If you are successful, your offer might be on the condition of your reference however so do bear this in mind. I am providing a reference for an applicant, do you have a template? Not for this year (2024). Please comment on the applicant’s suitability using the entry requirements on this page. Please cover academic ability and working experiences with you. Fees and funding In terms of funding we will put you in touch with any partners who may offer funding or sponsorship to trainees, if this becomes available. However, you may also wish to access a student loan, the details are available here . Please ensure you read the PGR Student loans page carefully. We accept applicants who intend to use Accreditation of Prior Learning to transfer onto this doctoral programme. Please ensure you read the PGR Student loans page carefully. Fees 2024/25 Tuition fees per year 2024/25
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Funding opportunities will be provided by the programme as they become available. Please email [email protected] for further details. This degree is an integrated Stage 1 and Stage 2 doctoral programme that on completion will allow you to practise as a Forensic Psychologist, and to be eligible for registration with the HCPC as a Forensic Psychologist. There are a range of different jobs that you will be eligible for on graduation including in prisons, secure services and community locations. There is increasing demand for Forensic Psychologists, making them highly employable. We are working with multiple employers who are keen to employ our graduates. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)How many places are available? We are expecting to offer a maximum of 20 places in our first year. Future offers will depend on demand, resources and placements. Please do not let competition dissuade you from applying; we're really looking forward to hearing from you... and ultimately developing a strong forensic psychologist workforce in the South West and nationally! What is the application/interview process? First, you will complete your application online, including a personal statement and reference or referees’ details to comment on your academic and work experience suitability. Applications will be screened against eligibility criteria, and successful applicants will be invited to an in-person interview via email. If you are an international student, we can hold the interview online but please note that this is an exceptional circumstance. Shortly after interviewing, you will hear the outcome of your interview. If you are successful at this stage, you will be given a conditional offer and will have a short timeframe to accept your place. Offers are subject to satisfactory completion of a DBS and occupational health check, which must be completed prior to starting the programme. How many times can I apply? There is no maximum number of times you can apply to the programme. What position/length of experience within a forensic setting do I need? A minimum of 6 months in a forensic or forensic-relevant setting that includes experience beyond purely shadowing/observation of a psychologist’s work. This work could include experience within a variety of settings, voluntary or paid. For example, within prisons, mental health services, public, private or third-sector organisations. You do not have to have held an Assistant Psychologist position. Are there placements available outside of Devon/the South West? Yes! We have placements across Devon, the South East of England into Kent, London, the Midlands, Oxford, Birmingham, and Staffordshire. Once we establish which area trainees are based in, we can identify placements in an area suited to you. We encourage you to apply early to facilitate the process of identifying placements. Can I make my current role into a placement? Yes! You could discuss this with your line manager and ask whether they are able to amend your Assistant Psychologist post into a Trainee Forensic Psychologist post. This would be dependent on your organisation. Initiate the discussion with them and then put us in touch if we are not already, and we can take the discussions into partnership further. Do bear in mind that you will need a breadth of experience on placement across the doctorate, which is likely to include working in different settings, and working with different clients, so this may not work for the full programme. What if my current role is not as an Assistant Psychologist: could this be a placement?People will arrive at this programme from different circumstances, backgrounds, and employment. We want to support you as best as we can to secure you a place on the programme. You could be volunteering with an organisation that may wish to take you on as a trainee forensic psychologist, unpaid or sponsored in some way. We can assess each workplace setting as to whether they would meet the criteria to be a placement. The best first step is to initiate the discussion with your organisation to see what they could offer. How do I put my organisation in touch with you? Ask them to email the programme’s admin team at [email protected] Are placements paid? Currently, no. However, we are continually liaising with our placement providers about sponsoring and funding trainees. You may be able to negotiate support from your employer if you are working in a relevant setting. How far will I be expected to travel for my placement? We will try our best to locate your placement as close as possible to where you are based. However, there is an expectation that you travel to your placement, much like with placements on other professional doctorates and clinical training programmes. Can I study this professional doctorate part-time? Not yet. We have started discussions about offering a part-time provision in future. Watch this space! I am an international student... I am an international student: how do I find out about funding opportunities specific to me?While we cannot offer advice on funding to all potential trainees, if you are an international student, we can offer a discussion to see what funding is available to you, as each experience is unique. Sometimes your government might be able to provide funding. Sometimes there are different organisations that support international students. Have a look around, talk to your current employer and then get in touch with us: [email protected] I am an international student: would I be able to complete placements in my country?You can complete placements in your own country, however, you do need to do this with an approved supervisor, following the course guidance. We would also need to approve the placement and check that it is appropriate for gaining competencies. You may wish to register in a different country on completion. In these circumstances, we would need to discuss this with you individually. What if I have an MSc (BPS Stage 1 or 2) in Forensic Psychology? What if I have an MSc (BPS Stage 1) in Forensic Psychology?We have developed routes into the programme. If you have a BPS-accredited MSc in Forensic Psychology /BPS Stage 1, you can join our programme and ‘fast-track’ into year 2. We will not be able to accept trainees in this circumstance into the programme in 2024, as we will only have a year 1 cohort. However, you can apply now for year 2. Please note, this might impact on your eligibility for the doctoral loan. Are you offering a route into the doctorate for people who have Stage 1 and Stage 2?Yes. You can join the programme and skip certain modules, depending on your prior learning. For trainees who have completed Stage 1 and Stage 2, you will likely need to enrol onto the research modules of the professional doctorate only. We’ll be uploading a document onto this webpage detailing pathways onto the programme in due course. But if you have any queries, email us at [email protected] I am a qualified clinical psychologist: can I become joint qualified by studying this programme? You can join the programme and skip certain modules, depending on your prior learning. Meanwhile if you have any queries, email us at [email protected] How are trainees allocated to their research supervisors? Like our other professional doctorate programmes here at Exeter, we provide a pack of information about supervisors and potential projects/interests on arrival. We also hold a research fair where you can find out about the research topics and supervisors available. You will identify your preferences and we will use this to allocate you a suitable supervisor before the end of the first term. Allocations will depend on the capacity and popularity of supervisors. We endeavour to give everyone their top 3 options. Quite a lot of the learning on this programme is online: is there any support in place? We have spaced out three in-person weeks of teaching throughout the year, one per term, to support building relationships within your cohort. Our experience suggests that these regularly-spaced face-to-face events support the bonding of students online. We use a range of online approaches including break-out rooms to facilitate relationships. We hope you will look forward to the block weeks to catch up and arrange any social events. We work with you to identify trainee reps, and will hold regular Post Graduate Liaison Forums to discuss how learning is working. Throughout the rest of the year, you will meet with your cohort online for teaching sessions (live, not recorded), which will include seminars and group discussions. We will hold regular peer reflective practice spaces online throughout the year. We are keen to develop the best programme possible, so will be regularly asking for trainee feedback as well. My question has not been answered in these FAQs: who can I talk to? Please do email the programme’s admin team at [email protected]  Why Exeter?  Our campuses  Student life  Connect with us  Information for:
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 Research institutes and centres Our education prioritiesForensic Psychology Site searchKey information. Duration: 4 years full time Institution code: R72 Campus: Egham UK fees * : £4,786 International/EU fees ** : £18,200 The multidisciplinary Department of Law and Criminology is home to applied, theoretical and doctrinal research across Criminology, Forensic Psychology, Law, Social Work, and Sociology. In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), 100% of our submission was assessed as world leading or internationally excellent for research impact. The Department is home to about 50 research active staff and 50 PhD students. We offer a stimulating research environment in which PhD students are expected to be a part of the multidisciplinary research groups and contribute to PhD-led seminars and development activities. Our students benefit from opportunities for research methods training and we have a network of external organisations who are willing to support optional short-term placements and knowledge exchange opportunities. You can find detailed research profiles of our staff here, by selecting the Departmental Research Group of most relevance to your proposed research and following the links to staff profile pages. Alternatively, you can find a list of staff here (use the Criminology and Sociology drop down menu to locate Forensic Psychology staff). Please note that by studying this degree your award title will not include the subject of study but will simply state you've completed a PhD. Research facilities and environmentOur activities are organised around the Departmental Research Clusters which cover interdisciplinary domains of Crime and Punishment, Families and Children, Health and Social Care, and Rights and Freedoms. Many staff and PhD students are members of more than one research group. Research Clusters organise monthly seminars and annual research impact-related events with external stakeholders, which PhD students are invited to attend. During the academic year PhD students are expected to attend Departmental workshops and to attend research and professional development events organised by the College-wide Doctoral School. There are also opportunities for students to organise mini conferences or seminar series. We understand the importance of fostering professional and transferable skills for doctoral students, and fully support presenting papers at academic conferences in the UK and abroad. We are committed to our students' success, providing mock vivas, annual reviews, and personal advice on issues such as managing time pressures, meeting deadlines, and career development. Students register for an MPhil and then participate in an upgrade process before the 20 th month of studies, if in full time study (40 th month part time). The upgrade requires submission of thesis chapters for consideration by a panel of Departmental staff and a formal presentation to this panel. Following upgrade, students follow a PhD registration and are expected to submit the thesis by the end of their third year of full time study, or at the latest by the end of their fourth year (part time by the end of the 8 th year). Part of the training throughout the programme is attending internal and external seminars. In addition, we run a PhD seminar series where students present their on-going research and receive feedback from their peers and the faculty. Entry requirementsCandidates for a place on the MPhil/PhD programme will have undergraduate and taught Masters degrees in a relevant subject. The Masters degree would typically have included training in advanced research methods, and be awarded with a Distinction or high Merit. The Department welcomes applications from suitably qualified and highly motivated candidates. The application process for our postgraduate research programmes is interactive. Please follow these steps for enquiring about and applying for a PhD in Forensic Psychology: 1. Make an informal enquiry before you apply In the first instance, you should check the research interests of members of academic staff to see who is active in the area that you are interested in. Follow the drop-down menu for Criminology and Sociology to identify staff with expertise related to Forensic Psychology. When you have identified a potential supervisor (with relevant expertise to your proposed research), send to them an outline research proposal and a CV, setting out your qualifications and experience. You should expect to have a series of discussions with this member of staff (by email, by telephone/MSTeams, or in person) about the project, options for funding, and your career aspirations. These discussions will help the member of staff decide whether or not they would be an appropriate supervisor for your proposed project, if they have availability for supervision. 2. Submit an application When a member of staff has agreed in principle to supervise your project, you should then submit an application form using the online application system . Ensure that you indicate the name of the proposed supervisor/s. One of the most important aspects of your application is the research proposal. The purpose of the research proposal is two-fold: first, to help determine whether your topic corresponds with the interests and expertise of the proposed supervisor(s) and, second, to make clear how the research will make an original contribution to theoretical and applied knowledge in the field. The proposal is important as it will allow the Department to assess your aptitude for doctoral-level research, to allocate supervision appropriately, and to ensure we are fully able to support the study you propose. Although you are required formally to submit the proposal with your application for doctoral study, it is a document you should develop in discussion with a member of staff in the Department of Law and Criminology before you submit this formally. The proposal should be approximately 2,000 words in length (excluding the reference list) and include the following sections: At this stage, a working title that summarises the proposed focus is more than adequate. b. Introduction, Research Question and Rationale The introduction should, in a succinct way, provide an overview of, and rationale for, the proposed project. You should explain the project focus, main research question and broad aims, and how it will make an original contribution to theory and practice. The introductory section needs to outline the basic argument the thesis intends to advance, as well as what it will aim to demonstrate. In simple terms, explain what the project is about, why it is innovative, why the project matters, why you are the right person to undertake it, and why the Department of Law and Criminology is the most appropriate place to be based. c. Literature Review Any proposed project should make clear how it relates to existing research on the topic (or related topics). In this section, you should summarise the current state of scholarship on your topic and explain the ways in which your project will draw from, and build on, that work. In this part of the proposal, you are demonstrating your knowledge of the field and the ways in which your project will make meaningful contributions. d. Data and Methodology Detail the sources of data (qualitative and/or quantitative) that you will require in order to answer your research questions and the specific methods you intend to apply in order to collect or generate those data. You should offer a clear explanation for your selection of research methods: Why one method rather than another? This section should also offer an account of your analytical strategy. How will you make sense of your data? Will you require any specialist software to complete that analysis? Will your project involve fieldwork? If so, to where? How will that fieldwork be financed and supported? Include a section on the ethical implications of your proposed topic. Which ethical issues are raised by your project? How do you intend to address them? e. Proposed thesis structure and timeline In this section you should outline the structure of your thesis and demonstrate that you have thought about how you are going to structure and organise the argument put forward in your thesis. Additionally, you should propose a timeline for your project, and demonstrate how you think you will organise your time in the three years you will work on your thesis. f. Reference list List here, using the citation system common to your discipline, the sources referred to in the proposal. 3. After applying All applications are subject to review by a panel of academic members of staff in the Department of Law and Criminology. Applicants will be informed of the outcome as soon as the panel has met. Further details For further information concerning applications for postgraduate research in the department, please contact Dr Caterina Nirta , Departmental Lead for Postgraduate Research. English language requirementsAll teaching at Royal Holloway is in English. 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Country-specific requirementsFor more information about country-specific entry requirements for your country please see here . Your future careerOur PhD programme is very successful and our alumni have gone on to undertake careers in a variety of roles, particularly in the criminal justice, education, and health and social care sectors. Our graduates have also gone on to have extremely successful careers in a variety of Universities including here at Royal Holloway, University of London, as well as at other institutions both inside and outside the UK. The Department actively supports the placement of PhD students in external organisations that can enhance PhD research impact, employability skills, and knowledge exchange. Fees & fundingHome (UK) students tuition fee per year*: £4,786 EU and international students tuition fee per year**: £18,200 Other essential costs***: There are no individual costs greater than £50 per item. …How do I pay for it? Find out more about funding options, including loans, grants, scholarships and bursaries. * and ** These tuition fees apply to students enrolled on a full-time basis in the academic year 2024/25. * Please note that for research courses, we adopt the minimum fee level recommended by the UK Research Councils for the Home tuition fee. Each year, the fee level is adjusted in line with inflation (currently, the measure used is the Treasury GDP deflator). Fees displayed here are therefore subject to change and are usually confirmed in the spring of the year of entry. For more information on the Research Council Indicative Fee please see the UKRI website. ** This figure is the fee for EU and international students starting a degree in the academic year 2024/25. Royal Holloway reserves the right to increase all postgraduate tuition fees annually, based on the UK’s Retail Price Index (RPI). Please therefore be aware that tuition fees can rise during your degree (if longer than one year’s duration), and that this also means that the overall cost of studying the course part-time will be slightly higher than studying it full-time in one year. For further information, please see our terms and conditions . *** These estimated costs relate to studying this particular degree at Royal Holloway during the 2024/25 academic year and are included as a guide. Costs, such as accommodation, food, books and other learning materials and printing, have not been included.  Explore Royal Holloway ScholarshipsGet help paying for your studies at Royal Holloway through a range of scholarships and bursaries.  Clubs and societiesThere are lots of exciting ways to get involved at Royal Holloway. Discover new interests and enjoy existing ones.  Heading to university is exciting. Finding the right place to live will get you off to a good start.  Whether you need support with your health or practical advice on budgeting or finding part-time work, we can help.  Discover more about our academic departments and schools.  Research Excellence FrameworkFind out why Royal Holloway is in the top 25% of UK universities for research rated ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’.  Challenge-led research themesRoyal Holloway is a research intensive university and our academics collaborate across disciplines to achieve excellence.  Discover world-class research at Royal Holloway.  Discover more about who we are today, and our vision for the future.  Royal Holloway began as two pioneering colleges for the education of women in the 19th century, and their spirit lives on today.  We’ve played a role in thousands of careers, some of them particularly remarkable.  Find about our decision-making processes and the people who lead and manage Royal Holloway today. Recommended pages
Forensic Clinical Psychology Doctorate (ForenClinPsyD)
Our Forensic Clinical Psychology Doctorate (ForenClinPsyD) offers broad comprehension in two varying branches of Applied Psychology. Upon successful completion, the course leads to a dual qualification, accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). This is the first practitioner Doctorate in the UK to provide people who complete the course eligibility to practise in two different branches of applied psychology, in this case Forensic and Clinical Psychology. Successful completion of the course will lead to a dual qualification conferring eligibility to practise as a Forensic and Clinical psychologist. The course is run in collaboration with local service providers who regularly sponsor their assistant psychologists on the course. Trainees on the course are also sponsored by a range of partners including Elysium Healthcare, Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health NHS Trust and Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust. We also welcome applications from people who wish to self-fund. In the Centre for Applied Psychology, we are committed to involving experts by experience in all the different aspects relevant to our teaching and research. The Experts by Experience Steering Committee (EBESC) is a group that meets regularly to discuss, organise and support the work of experts by experience linked to the Forensic Clinical Psychology Doctorate Programme. We comprise members from various backgrounds, including local experts by experience who contribute to the course and staff from the Centre for Applied Psychology. We contribute to our different courses in various ways:
This Doctorate programme in Forensic Clinical Psychology is aimed at psychologists wishing to work in forensic and clinical settings who need skills from both forensic and clinical disciplines. A number of local providers provide sponsorship for current employees. Sponsorship will cover the fees for training alongside the provision of renumeration for trainees (please consult with sponsors for further details). Self funding and international trainees will also be considered. The programme is four years long in duration, and took its first intake of five trainees in September 2013. A typical intake is 5 to 6 trainees. Approval for the programme has been granted by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accreditation has been received from the British Psychological Society (BPS) for dual recognition in Forensic and Clinical Psychology. Candidates who complete the programme successfully will be eligible to become Chartered Forensic and Clinical Psychologists within the BPS and to apply for registration with the HCPC as Forensic and Clinical Psychologists. The programme seeks to train reflective scientist-practitioners who are able to use their core knowledge and skills to formulate problems in psychological terms and draw creatively on theories and techniques from the discipline of psychology to find feasible solutions to a wide range of presenting issues, considering both clinical and forensic approaches, and in both clinical and forensic contexts. There is an increasing need in prisons and in the community for skills that draw upon both forensic and clinical disciplines. A large number of individuals within prison and probation settings have mental health problems, while those in forensic mental health settings need robust risk assessment to identify criminogenic need and inform release decisions. The programme is deliberately generic to promote flexibility but also emphasises evidence-based practice. In line with NICE guidelines and the ‘What Works’ approach, special consideration is given to cognitive-behavioural approaches.
In addition to the clinical groups above, trainees will work with offenders and/or victims of crime. To achieve this, typically six placements are completed across the training. These often take place within forensic- clinical mental health and criminal justice settings, alongside mainstream mental health services.
Why study this course?
The first two years of the course follow the Clinical Psychology doctorate curriculum. As such trainees will gain grounding in the core elements of clinical practice, including assessment, formulation, intervention and evaluation. Topics delivered in the first two years of the course cover the range of clinical practice and will include working with specific client groups (such as children, adults, older adults etc), various presentations (such as depression, anxiety, psychosis etc) and from a range of therapeutic orientations (including cognitive behavioural, systemic and psychodynamic). In years three and four, the curriculum then aligns to the Forensic Psychology doctorate. During these years, trainees will gain a thorough understanding of the application of psychological theory and practice in forensic, criminal justice and other law settings. Module topics include Working with Offenders, Psychology and the Court System and Psychological Theories and the Understanding of Crime. The programme is full time for four years, delivered partly at the University and partly in supervised practice on placement. The general pattern throughout is of one taught day a week during term-time, one day study leave and three days a week on placement. Attendance at University sessions is compulsory for all four years, and placements continue outside of term-time. Throughout their four years trainees also pursue a research interest that builds into a research thesis to be completed in Year 4. It consists of two volumes. The forensic-clinical volume contains five Forensic Clinical Practice Reports (FCPRs) which are submitted and assessed at intervals during the programme, and the research volume reflects research work carried out over the four years of the programme, containing a literature review, a report of an empirical study and a lay summary. Fees for 2024/25 are as follows: Self-funded applicants:
Please note that fees are charged per year/per annum, and that they may change from the figure quoted.
Learn more about fees and funding . How To ApplyApplications for 2024 entry are now closed. please note that we are unable to consider late applications. interviews are due to be held on 24-25 april 2024.. To help candidates to submit their application, please see the guidance notes in the application proforma . This will provide guidance on formulating the personal statement, research proposal and inclusion of any work experience. It's important to adhere to the word limits and guidance in the proforma section. Information provided outside of word limits may not be included in decisions around shortlisting and offers. Application guide - please read Our Standard Requirements
At least 12 months relevant experience of working in a clinical and/or forensic setting which has involved face-to-face contact with clients under the supervision of a qualified clinical or forensic psychologist (where this is not possible, such as in the case of international students, please contact the admissions tutor for advice on meeting this requirement)
More information regarding what needs to be submitted at the application stage can be found on the admissions proforma on the application page The selection process will consist of an interview and a written exercise. The interview will be conducted by a panel of academic staff, practitioners from relevant services and experts by experience. Topics will cover personal suitability and academic/research proficiency. The written exercise will focus on an applied or academic aspect relevant to the practice of both forensic and clinical psychology. Selection will normally be held over the course of a single day. To help candidates to submit their application, please see the guidance notes in the application proforma . This will provide guidance on formulating the personal statement, research proposal and inclusion of any work experience. International RequirementsApplicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 14/20 from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis. Holders of the Licenciado or an equivalent professional title from a recognised Argentinian university, with a promedio of at least 7.5, may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. Applicants for PhD degrees will normally have a Maestria or equivalent Applicants who hold a Masters degree will be considered for admission to PhD study. Holders of a good four-year Diplomstudium/Magister or a Masters degree from a recognised university with a minimum overall grade of 2.5 will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Students with a good 5-year Specialist Diploma or 4-year Bachelor degree from a recognised higher education institution in Azerbaijan, with a minimum GPA of 4/5 or 80% will be considered for entry to postgraduate taught programmes at the University of Birmingham. For postgraduate research programmes applicants should have a good 5-year Specialist Diploma (completed after 1991), with a minimum grade point average of 4/5 or 80%, from a recognised higher education institution or a Masters or “Magistr Diplomu” or “Kandidat Nauk” from a recognised higher education institution in Azerbaijan. Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 75% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis. Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree, with a CGPA of 3.0-3.3/4.0 or higher for 2:1 equivalency from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis. Students who hold a Masters degree from the University of Botswana with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/5.0 (70%/B/'very good') will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Please note 4-year bachelor degrees from the University of Botswana are considered equivalent to a Diploma of Higher Education. 5-year bachelor degrees from the University of Botswana are considered equivalent to a British Bachelor (Ordinary) degree. Students who have completed a Masters degree from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study. A Licenciatura or Bacharelado degree from a recognised Brazilian university:
Holders of a good Bachelors degree with honours (4 to 6 years) from a recognised university with a upper second class grade or higher will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes. Holders of a good Masters degree from a recognised university will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Holders of a good post-2001 Masters degree from a recognised university will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Students with a minimum average of 14 out of 20 (or 70%) on a 4-year Licence, Bachelor degree or Diplôme d'Etudes Superieures de Commerce (DESC) or Diplôme d'Ingénieur or a Maîtrise will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Holders of a bachelor degree with honours from a recognised Canadian university may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. A GPA of 3.0/4, 7.0/9 or 75% is usually equivalent to a UK 2.1. Holders of the Licenciado or equivalent Professional Title from a recognised Chilean university will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Applicants for PhD study will preferably hold a Magister degree or equivalent. Students with a bachelor’s degree (4 years minimum) may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. However please note that we will only consider students who meet the entry guidance below. Please note: for the subject areas below we use the Shanghai Ranking 2022 (full table) , Shanghai Ranking 2023 (full table) , and Shanghai Ranking of Chinese Art Universities 2023 . 需要具备学士学位（4年制）的申请人可申请研究生课程。请根据所申请的课程查看相应的入学要求。 请注意，中国院校名单参考 软科中国大学排名2022（总榜） ， 软科中国大学排名2023（总榜） ，以及 软科中国艺术类高校名单2023 。 Business School - MSc programmes (excluding MBA) 商学院硕士课程（MBA除外）入学要求
School of Computer Science – all MSc programmes 计算机学院硕士课程入学要求
College of Social Sciences – courses listed below 社会科学 学院部分硕士课程入学要求 MA Education (including all pathways) MSc TESOL Education MSc Public Management MA Global Public Policy MA Social Policy MA Sociology Department of Political Science and International Studies 全部硕士课程 International Development Department 全部硕士课程
All other programmes (including MBA) 所有其他 硕士课程（包括 MBA）入学要求
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Holders of the Licenciado/Professional Title from a recognised Colombian university will be considered for our Postgraduate Diploma and Masters degrees. Applicants for PhD degrees will normally have a Maestria or equivalent. Holders of a good bachelor degree with honours (4 to 6 years) from a recognised university with a upper second class grade or higher will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes. Holders of a good Masters degree from a recognised university will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Holders of a good Bacclaureus (Bachelors) from a recognised Croatian Higher Education institution with a minimum overall grade of 4.0 out of 5.0, vrlo dobar ‘very good’, or a Masters degree, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Holders of a Bachelors degree(from the University of the West Indies or the University of Technology) may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. A Class II Upper Division degree is usually equivalent to a UK 2.1. For further details on particular institutions please refer to the list below. Applicants for PhD level study will preferably hold a Masters degree or Mphil from the University of the West Indies. Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a good Bachelors degree from a recognised institution with a minimum overall grade of 6.5 out of 10, or a GPA of 3 out of 4, and will usually be required to have completed a good Masters degree to be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis. Holders of a good Bakalár from a recognised Czech Higher Education institution with a minimum overall grade of 1.5, B, velmi dobre ‘very good’ (post-2004) or 2, velmi dobre ‘good’ (pre-2004), or a good post-2002 Magistr (Masters), will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a good Bachelors degree from a recognised institution with a minimum overall grade of 7-10 out of 12 (or 8 out of 13) or higher for 2:1 equivalence and will usually be required to have completed a good Masters/ Magisterkonfereus/Magister Artium degree to be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis. Holders of the Licenciado or an equivalent professional title from a recognised Ecuadorian university may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. Grades of 70% or higher can be considered as UK 2.1 equivalent. Applicants for PhD level study will preferably hold a Magister/Masterado or equivalent qualification, but holders of the Licenciado with excellent grades can be considered. Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 75% from a recognised institution. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis. Holders of a good Bakalaurusekraad from a recognised university with a minimum overall grade of 4/5 or B, or a good one- or two-year Magistrikraad from a recognised university, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Students who hold a Masters degree with very good grades (grade B, 3.5/4 GPA or 85%) will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Holders of a good Kandidaatti / Kandidat (old system), a professional title such as Ekonomi, Diplomi-insinööri, Arkkitehti, Lisensiaatti (in Medicine, Dentistry and Vetinary Medicine), or a Maisteri / Magister (new system), Lisensiaatti / Licenciat, Oikeustieteen Kandidaatti / Juris Kandidat (new system) or Proviisori / Provisor from a recognised Finnish Higher Education institution, with a minimum overall grade of 2/3 or 4/5, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters/Maîtrise with a minimum overall grade of 13 out of 20, or a Magistère / Diplôme d'Etudes Approfondies / Diplôme d'Etudes Supérieures Specialisées / Mastère Specialis, from a recognised French university or Grande École to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis. Holders of a Magister Artium, a Diplom or an Erstes Staatsexamen from a recognised university with a minimum overall grade of 2.5, or a good two-year Lizentiat / Aufbaustudium / Zweites Staatsexamen or a Masters degree from a recognised university, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Students who hold a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Most taught Masters programmes require a minimum of an upper second class degree (2.1) with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/5.0 Students who have completed a Masters degree from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study. Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a good four-year Ptychio (Bachelor degree) with a minimum overall grade of 6.5 out of 10, from a recognised Greek university (AEI), and will usually be required to have completed a good Metaptychiako Diploma Eidikefsis (Masters degree) from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis. 4-year Licenciado is deemed equivalent to a UK bachelors degree. A score of 75 or higher from Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala (USAC) can be considered comparable to a UK 2.1, 60 is comparable to a UK 2.2. Private universities have a higher pass mark, so 80 or higher should be considered comparable to a UK 2.1, 70 is comparable to a UK 2.2 The Hong Kong Bachelor degree is considered comparable to British Bachelor degree standard. Students with bachelor degrees awarded by universities in Hong Kong may be considered for entry to one of our postgraduate degree programmes. Students with Masters degrees may be considered for PhD study. Holders of a good Alapfokozat / Alapképzés or Egyetemi Oklevel from a recognised university with a minimum overall grade of 3.5, or a good Mesterfokozat (Masters degree) or Egyetemi Doktor (university doctorate), will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree, with a 60% or higher for 2:1 equivalency from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis. Holders of the 4 year Sarjana (S1) from a recognised Indonesian institution will be considered for postgraduate study. Entry requirements vary with a minimum requirement of a GPA of 2.8. Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a score of 14/20 or 70% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis. Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree from a recognised institution, with 100 out of 110 or higher for 2:1 equivalency from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis. Students who hold the Maitrise, Diplome d'Etude Approfondies, Diplome d'Etude Superieures or Diplome d'Etude Superieures Specialisees will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees (14-15/20 or Bien from a well ranked institution is considered comparable to a UK 2.1, while a score of 12-13/20 or Assez Bien is considered comparable to a UK 2.2). Students with a Bachelor degree from a recognised university in Japan will be considered for entry to a postgraduate Masters degree provided they achieve a sufficiently high overall score in their first (Bachelor) degree. A GPA of 3.0/4.0 or a B average from a good Japanese university is usually considered equivalent to a UK 2:1. Students with a Masters degree from a recognised university in Japan will be considered for PhD study. A high overall grade will be necessary to be considered. Students who have completed their Specialist Diploma Мамаң дипломы/Диплом специалиста) or "Magistr" (Магистр дипломы/Диплом магистра) degree (completed after 1991) from a recognised higher education institution, with a minimum GPA of 2.67/4.00 for courses requiring a UK lower second and 3.00/4.00 for courses requiring a UK upper second class degree, will be considered for entry to postgraduate Masters degrees and, occasionally, directly for PhD degrees. Holders of a Bachelor "Bakalavr" degree (Бакалавр дипломы/Диплом бакалавра) from a recognised higher education institution, with a minimum GPA of 2.67/4.00 for courses requiring a UK lower second and 3.00/4.00 for courses requiring a UK upper second class degree, may also be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes. Students who hold a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Most taught Masters programmes require a minimum of an upper second class degree (2.1) with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/50 Holders of a good Postgraduate Diploma (professional programme) from a recognised university or institution of Higher Education, with a minimum overall grade of 7.5 out of 10, or a post-2000 Magistrs, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a score of 16/20 or 80% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis. Holders of a Bachelors degree from a recognised university in Libya will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of a Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved score of 70% for 2:1 equivalency or 65% for 2:2 equivalency. Alternatively students will require a minimum of 3.0/4.0 or BB to be considered. Holders of a good pre-2001 Magistras from a recognised university with a minimum overall grade of 8 out of 10, or a good post-2001 Magistras, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes Holders of a good Bachelors degree from a recognised Luxembourgish Higher Education institution with a minimum overall grade of 16 out of 20, or a Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Spécialisées (comparable to a UK PGDip) or Masters degree from a recognised Luxembourgish Higher Education institution will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Students who hold a Masters degree will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees (70-74% or A or Marginal Distinction from a well ranked institution is considered comparable to a UK 2.1, while a score of 60-69% or B or Bare Distinction/Credit is considered comparable to a UK 2.2). Holders of a Bachelors degree from a recognised Malaysian institution (usually achieved with the equivalent of a second class upper or a grade point average minimum of 3.0) will be considered for postgraduate study at Diploma or Masters level. Holders of a good Bachelors degree from the University of Malta with a minimum grade of 2:1 (Hons), and/or a Masters degree, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Students who hold a Bachelor degree (Honours) from a recognised institution (including the University of Mauritius) will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Most taught Masters programmes require a minimum of an upper second class degree (2:1). Students who hold the Licenciado/Professional Titulo from a recognised Mexican university with a promedio of at least 8 will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Students who have completed a Maestria from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study. Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree, licence or Maîtrise and a Masters degree, with a score of 14/20 or 70% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis. Students with a good four year honours degree from a recognised university will be considered for postgraduate study at the University of Birmingham. PhD applications will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree, with 60-74% or higher for 2:1 equivalency from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis. Holders of a good Doctoraal from a recognised Dutch university with a minimum overall grade of 7 out of 10, and/or a good Masters degree, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Students who hold a Bachelor degree (minimum 4 years and/or level 400) from a recognised institution will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Most taught Masters programmes require a minimum of an upper second class degree (2.1) with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/5.0 Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a good Bachelors degree from a recognised institution with a minimum GPA of B/Very Good or 1.6-2.5 for a 2.1 equivalency, and will usually be required to have completed a good Masters, Mastergrad, Magister. Artium, Sivilingeniør, Candidatus realium or Candidatus philologiae degree to be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis. Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree, with a CGPA of 3.0/4 or higher for 2:1 equivalency from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis. Holders of a Bachelors degree from a recognised university in the Palestinian Territories will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of Bachelors degree will normally be expected to have achieved a GPA of 3/4 or 80% for 2:1 equivalency or a GPA of 2.5/4 or 70% for 2:2 equivalency. Holders of the Título de Licenciado /Título de (4-6 years) or an equivalent professional title from a recognised Paraguayan university may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. Grades of 4/5 or higher can be considered as UK 2.1 equivalent. The Título Intermedio is a 2-3 year degree and is equivalent to a HNC, it is not suitable for postgraduate entry but holders of this award could be considered for second year undergraduate entry or pre-Masters. Applicants for PhD level study will preferably hold a Título de Maestría / Magister or equivalent qualification, but holders of the Título/Grado de Licenciado/a with excellent grades can be considered. Holders of the Bachiller, Licenciado, or Título Profesional with at least 13/20 may be considered as UK 2.1 equivalent. Applicants for PhD level study will preferably hold a Título de Maestría or equivalent qualification. Holders of a good pre-2001 Magister from a recognised Polish university with a minimum overall grade of 4 out of 5, dobry ‘good’, and/or a good Swiadectwo Ukonczenia Studiów Podyplomowych (Certificate of Postgraduate Study) or post-2001 Magister from a recognised Polish university with a minimum overall grade of 4.5/4+ out of 5, dobry plus 'better than good', will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Holders of a good Licenciado from a recognised university, or a Diploma de Estudos Superiores Especializados (DESE) from a recognised Polytechnic Institution, with a minimum overall grade of 16 out of 20, and/or a good Mestrado / Mestre (Masters) from a recognised university, will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a good Bachelors degree from a recognised Romanian Higher Education institution with a minimum overall grade of 8 out of 10, and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree/Diploma de Master/Diploma de Studii Academice Postuniversitare (Postgraduate Diploma - Academic Studies) or Diploma de Studii Postuniversitare de Specializare (Postgraduate Diploma - Specialised Studies) to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis. Holders of a good Диплом Специалиста (Specialist Diploma) or Диплом Магистра (Magistr) degree from recognised universities in Russia (minimum GPA of 4.0) will be considered for entry to taught postgraduate programmes/PhD study. Students who hold a 4-year Bachelor degree with at least 16/20 or 70% will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Students who hold a Maitrise, Diplome d'Etude Approfondies,Diplome d'Etude Superieures or Diplome d'Etude Superieures Specialisees will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. A score of 14-15/20 or Bien from a well ranked institution is considered comparable to a UK 2.1, while a score of 12-13/20 or Assez Bien is considered comparable to a UK 2.2 Students who hold a Bachelor (Honours) degree from a recognised institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/5.0 (or a score of 60-69% or B+) from a well ranked institution will be considered for most our Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees with a 2:1 requirement. Students holding a good Bachelors Honours degree will be considered for postgraduate study at Diploma or Masters level. Holders of a good three-year Bakalár or pre-2002 Magister from a recognised Slovakian Higher Education institution with a minimum overall grade of 1.5, B, Vel’mi dobrý ‘very good’, and/or a good Inžinier or a post-2002 Magister from a recognised Slovakian Higher Education institution will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Holders of a good Diploma o pridobljeni univerzitetni izobrazbi (Bachelors degree), Diplomant (Professionally oriented first degree), Univerzitetni diplomant (Academically oriented first degree) or Visoko Obrazovanja (until 1999) from a recognised Slovenian Higher Education institution with a minimum overall grade of 8.0 out of 10, and/or a good Diploma specializacija (Postgraduate Diploma) or Magister (Masters) will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Students who hold a Bachelor Honours degree (also known as Baccalaureus Honores / Baccalaureus Cum Honoribus) from a recognised institution will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Most Masters programmes will require a second class upper (70%) or a distinction (75%). Holders of a Masters degree will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Holders of a Bachelor degree from a recognised South Korean institution (usually with the equivalent of a second class upper or a grade point average 3.0/4.0 or 3.2/4.5) will be considered for Masters programmes. Holders of a good Masters degree from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study on an individual basis. Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree, with 7 out of 10 or higher for 2:1 equivalency from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis. Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and will usually be required to have completed a Masters degree, with 60-74% or a CGPA 3.30/4.0 or higher for 2:1 equivalency from a recognised institution to be considered for entry. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis. Holders of a good Kandidatexamen (Bachelors degree) or Yrkesexamen (Professional Bachelors degree) from a recognised Swedish Higher Education institution with the majority of subjects with a grade of VG (Val godkänd), and/or a good Magisterexamen (Masters degree), International Masters degree or Licentiatexamen (comparable to a UK Mphil), will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Holders of a good "PostGraduate Certificate" or "PostGraduate Diploma" or a Masters degree from a recognised Swiss higher education institution (with a minimum GPA of 5/6 or 8/10 or 2/5 (gut-bien-bene/good) for a 2.1 equivalence) may be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 3.0/4.0, 3.5/5 or 75% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis. Holders of a good Bachelor degree (from 75% to 85% depending upon the university in Taiwan) from a recognised institution will be considered for postgraduate Masters study. Holders of a good Masters degree from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study. Students who hold a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Most taught Masters programmes require a minimum of an upper second class degree (2.1) Students who have completed a Masters degree from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study. Holders of a good Masters degree from a recognised institution will be considered for entry to our postgraduate research programmes. Holders of a good Masters degree or Mphil from a recognised university will be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Students with a Bachelors degree from the following universities may be considered for entry to postgraduate programmes:
Students from all other institutions with a Bachelors and a Masters degree or relevant work experience may be considered for postgraduate programmes. Grading Schemes 1-5 where 1 is the highest 2.1 = 1.75 2.2 = 2.25 Out of 4.0 where 4 is the highest 2.1 = 3.0 2.2 = 2.5 Letter grades and percentages 2.1 = B / 3.00 / 83% 2.2 = C+ / 2.5 / 77% Holders of a postdoctoral qualification from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study. Students may be considered for PhD study if they have a Masters from one of the above listed universities. Holders of a Lisans Diplomasi with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.0/4.0 from a recognised university will be considered for postgraduate study at Diploma or Masters level. Holders of a Yuksek Diplomasi from a recognised university will be considered for PhD study. Students who hold a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Most Masters programmes will require a second class upper (2.1) or GPA of 3.5/5.0 Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a good Bachelors degree / Диплом бакалавра (Dyplom Bakalavra), Диплом спеціаліста (Specialist Diploma) or a Dyplom Magistra from a recognised Ukrainian higher education institution with a minimum GPA of 4.0/5.0, 3.5/4, 8/12 or 80% or higher for 2:1 equivalence and will usually be required to have completed a good Masters degree to be considered for entry to postgraduate research programmes. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis. The University will consider students who hold an Honours degree from a recognised institution in the USA with a GPA of:
Please note that some subjects which are studied at postgraduate level in the USA, eg. Medicine and Law, are traditionally studied at undergraduate level in the UK. Holders of the Magistr Diplomi (Master's degree) or Diplomi (Specialist Diploma), awarded by prestigious universities, who have attained high grades in their studies will be considered for postgraduate study. Holders of the Fanlari Nomzodi (Candidate of Science), where appropriate, will be considered for PhD study. Holders of the Licenciatura/Título or an equivalent professional title from a recognised Venezuelan university may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. Scales of 1-5, 1-10 and 1-20 are used, an overall score of 70% or equivalent can be considered equivalent to a UK 2.1. Applicants for PhD level study will preferably hold a Maestria or equivalent qualification Holders of a Bachelors degree from a recognised Vietnamese institution (usually achieved with the equivalent of a second class upper or a grade point average minimum GPA of 7.0 and above) will be considered for postgraduate study at Diploma or Masters level. Holders of a Masters degree (thac si) will be considered for entry to PhD programmes. Students who hold a Masters degree with a minimum GPA of 3.5/5.0 or a mark of 2.0/2.5 (A) will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. Students who hold a good Bachelor Honours degree will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees. International StudentsTeaching and learning. In the first year a block of University based study prepares trainees for a ten-month forensic clinical foundation placement with a shorter teaching block part way through the year. In the following years trainees follow individually tailored programmes generally with two five month clinical placements in Year 2, forensic placements in Year 3 and a ten month forensic clinical placement in Year 4. However, this can vary depending on placement availability and the opportunities that are available within placements. Further teaching takes place a day a week during term time complemented by teaching blocks to prepare trainees for forensic and clinical work and provide space for reflection, review and integration of theory and practice. Assessment MethodsThe course is assessed by means of:
The course will confer a qualification to work as both a clinical and forensic psychologist at doctorate level within the legal and ethical boundaries of both professions. It is particularly appropriate for those planning to work in a forensic mental health setting where clinical skills need to be supplemented by the ability to carry out risk assessment for public protection purposes, and for those working in forensic settings where mental health needs can be overlooked. There is a high demand for qualified and accreddited clinical and forensic psychologists and the opportunities for employment for graduates are likely to remain very good.
King's College LondonForensic & neurodevelopmental sciences mphil/phd, md(res).  Key informationThe Department of Forensic and Neurodevelopmental Sciences (FANS) in the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) is one of the few leading teams in the world bringing together experts in brain development and antisocial behaviour. We offer prospective students supervision from internationally recognised academics with expertise in many areas of forensic and neurodevelopmental research. As one of Europe’s largest research groups focusing on the neuroscientific understanding of the development of prosocial and antisocial behaviours across the lifespan, we believe it is essential to investigate the determinants of normal development to understand abnormal behaviour (or illness). With staff globally-recognised as innovators of high-quality translational research. we maintain strong links with our clinical and forensic partners ensuring our fundamental research and teaching efforts can be transferred for clinical improvements with ease and speed. The quality of our research is reflected by our academic contributions to the 2014 UK Research Excellence Framework. Ranked 2 nd in the country for power, the IoPPN achieved a 100% 4* ranking for our research environment, indicating our impact was judged to be ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’. We currently hold approximately £20 million in research income from national (e.g. the Medical Research Council, Wellcome Trust and National Institute of Health Research), international (e.g. European Commission) and charitable grant giving bodies (Autistica, Forces in Mind and The Simons Foundation). Research methodologies employed within FANS included neuroimaging ( in vivo brain imaging -MRI, fMRI, MRS, and PET), genomics, animal models, epidemiology, psychopathology, psychopharmacology, and measures of cognitive ability and behaviour in healthy individuals and those with psychiatric or neurodevelopmental disorders. Key benefits World leading experts Our academic team members sit on National and International steering and advisory groups (including UK government task forces on ADHD, autism and offenders). With expertise from basic animal models through to the latest neuroimaging techniques, we are world leaders in brain imaging of infants, and in relating differences in brain structure and function to social and cognitive development. We also study the genetics, epidemiology, psychopathology, neurobiology and psychopharmacology of autistic spectrum disorders and ADHD across the lifespan, conduct disorder and callous unemotional behaviour in children, and offending and antisocial personality disorder in adulthood. National and International Partnerships Our work is funded by large scale grants from leading agencies including the Medical Research Council (UK), National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), The Wellcome Trust, Autism Speaks, Autistica, The European Commission (the Innovative Medicines Initiative for EU AIMS, together with other funding for EU BRAINVIEW, EU TACTICS, and EU MATRICS), the Simons Foundation (USA) and Industry (GW Pharma). Translational Research Our unique collaboration between academics, researchers and clinicians provides you with an outstanding learning environment to become part of the next generation of world leaders in translational research. Set within the world renowned Maudsley and Bethlem Royal hospitals, we join forces with leading experts in their field to provide high quality forensic and neurodevelopmental services via the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLAM) – provider of the widest range of mental health services in the UK. As part of the Behavioural and Developmental Psychiatry Clinical Academic Group (CAG), we rapidly translate cutting-edge research into clinical practice, improving patient outcomes, training and clinical practice to create world-leading improvements in healthcare. Launched in 2013 under the chairmanship of Professor Declan Murphy, carries out multidisciplinary ‘translational’ studies of normal development, and how abnormalities in that process lead to high cost neurodevelopmental disorders. Our studies link the ‘basic’ sciences (e.g. in cellular mechanisms and circuits studied using stem cell and animal models) to clinical sciences. Take a look at our recent publications The Department of Forensic and Neurodevelopmental Sciences (FANS) offers prospective students supervision from internationally recognised academics with expertise in many areas of forensic and neurodevelopmental research. Current Research Interests Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Research in the Forensic Environment
Conduct Disorder
Infant Brain Development
UK Tuition Fees 2023/24 Full time tuition fees: £7,500 per year Part time tuition fees: £3,750 per year International Tuition Fees 2023/24 Full time tuition fees: £28,260 per year Part time tuition fees: £14,130 per year UK Tuition Fees 2024/25 Full time tuition fees: £7,950 per year Part time tuition fees: £3,975 per year International Tuition Fees 2024/25 Full time tuition fees: £30,240 per year Part time tuition fees: £15,120 per year These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King's terms and conditions.
Base campus Denmark Hill CampusHome to the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience Working closely with their supervisors, our Graduate research students enjoy regular meetings to discuss their progress. We also foster student collaboration by encouraging networking with other members of staff within their research group along with participation in departmental research presentations and Institute seminars. At the start of their studies new graduate students are given a full induction and each full-time graduate research student is allocated their own workspace and computer. Facilities for part-time students can be arranged according to their needs. Students and supervisors are invited to participate in the thriving PhD student forum - a bi-monthly gathering for all all students and supervisors to discuss research methods and present on-going projects. Fostering our PhD Researchers We encourage our students to publish their research results. In addition to supporting PhD Theses incorporating publications we also champion student poster and oral presentations at national and international conferences including: International Society of Autism Research Meeting, Organisation of Human Brain Mapping, and Society for the Study of Behavioural Phenotypes Conference. Postgraduate trainingTraining courses run by the department, the Institute or through the Graduate School can be utilised as required to provide training in a wide variety of topics, from transferable skills to academic areas directly relevant to the student's thesis. Head of group/divisionProfessor Declan Murphy Contact for informationFor any additional queries regarding application and project approval procedures please contact Education Support Team : [email protected] Admissions Tutor : Marija Petrinovic - [email protected] Senior Business Manager : Anai Sarkis - [email protected] Contact email
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Research overviewBecome a skilled, forensic psychologist, who'll be eligible to register with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) allowing you to work effectively within the NHS and equivalent organisations. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) ,conferring eligibility for becoming a Chartered Psychologist. Approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Meaning that upon graduation, you are eligible to apply for BPS Chartered Psychology status, HCPC registration as a Forensic Psychologist, and full member of the Division of Forensic Psychology. The course is run by the Centre for Forensic and Family Psychology (CFFP), located in the School of Medicine, in collaboration with the Institute of Mental Health. Professional organisationsThe Professional Doctorate in Forensic Psychology (3 years) is offered by the Centre for Forensic and Family Psychology (CFFP) under the Academic Unit of Mental Health and Neurosciences, School of Medicine in collaboration with Nottinghamshire Healthcare National Health Service (NHS) Trust’s Institute of Mental Health (IMH). In 2010, it was the second professional doctorate in forensic psychology to be set up in the UK and the first to follow the 1 + 2 model (Year 1 Masters component, Years 2 and 3 Doctorate component). A major advantage of the Nottingham structure is that trainees complete all the theoretical components before starting their supervised practice. It also allows for a ‘top up’ programme for those already holding an accredited Masters to enter the programme for the doctorate component (Years 2 and 3) only. Related programmes
Course contentThe programme is competency-based and conforms to the Standards for Education and Training of the Health and Care Professions Council and the accreditation criteria of the British Psychological Society. Teaching is informed by current research which has been developed to help you make a difference in the real world. There are three main components:
You can choose to complete this programme in three years through full-time study or six years through part-time study. You will attend the University during which you'll study five forensic psychology modules, research methods and statistics training, and carry out a research project/dissertation. The teaching week at the University for full time trainees in Year 1 from October to April is as follows:
From May to September, trainees complete their research project and are required at the University only for research supervision/personal tutorials. Forensic work experience during Year 1 can be organised on a Monday or Friday with permission. This module aims to provide students with knowledge about the range of mental health conditions experienced by victims and offenders, including neurodevelopmental conditions and co-morbid conditions such as autism, alcohol and drug abuse, anxiety disorders. The module will develop students’ knowledge and critical understanding about approaches to assessment and formulation. This module aims to provide students with comprehensive understanding of forensic settings as systems, and the issues involved in working in complex environments. The module will develop students’ thinking about issues affecting service-users and client groups with a systems perspective. Students will also understand the principles and procedures that forensic psychologists use when evaluating the practice of organisations and conducting consultancy. The module aims to provide students with working knowledge of the content and delivery of therapeutic programmes and approaches driven by information gathered by assessment and formulation. Students will demonstrate knowledge and critical understanding of a range of interventions available for offenders, patients and at risk individuals, victims/survivors, professionals, groups and organisations. This module aims to develop students’ critical understanding of psychological theories relating to justice systems, including police investigations and criminal and civil courts. It also aims to develop students’ knowledge of practice in the legal system. The module intends to build upon knowledge and skills gained at undergraduate level and provide a foundation of the current knowledge, theory and evidence base relevant to forensic psychology. The module aims to develop students’ knowledge of major psychological and criminological theories of crime, criminality and victimisation. Students will have the knowledge to enable them to progress to working with individuals across the lifespan (including children and young people in conflict with the law). This module will provide students with the opportunity to engage in, and learn from, supervised project work in forensic psychology. The emphasis is on applied research and associated methods in a forensic context. This module aims to further develop the students understanding of research methods in a forensic psychology context, exploring more complex study designs and statistical methods. Analytical methods will be explored in depth with consideration of both quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods designs. This course aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills to effectively plan and design research as well as to critically appraise published research. Students will be introduced to:
The course will also cover:
This module considers a range of qualitative approaches suitable for psychologists. Students will be introduced to the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings and practical application of a number of qualitative research methods. In Year 2 and 3, you’ll apply your knowledge to forensic psychology research and practice while on placement in forensic environments anywhere in the UK and Ireland. You'll also attend the University of Nottingham for two weeks of block teaching each year (usually October and January). Across the placements you will have the opportunity to experience all aspects of working as a forensic psychologist whilst developing competence in the Core Roles that form the basis of being qualified. You will develop skills and competency in four core areas:
At the end of the course, you'll submit:
Year 2 structure
Year 3 structure
Entry requirementsAll candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements below apply to 2025 entry.
Meeting our English language requirementsIf you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a presessional English course. Presessional courses teach you academic skills in addition to English language. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK. If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent. For on-campus presessional English courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations. For online presessional courses, see our CELE webpages for guidance. Visa restrictionsInternational students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options. We recognise that applicants have a variety of experiences and follow different pathways to postgraduate study. We treat all applicants with alternative qualifications on an individual basis. We may also consider relevant work experience. If you are unsure whether your qualifications or work experience are relevant, contact us . We only consider applications submitted between 1 December to 30 June. If you apply after 30 June, your application won’t be considered until the following academic year. You do not need to write a research proposal or select a supervisor as part of your application. You must include a personal statement of no more than one side of A4 paper. While a driving licence is not essential, your placement may be difficult to get to on public transport and students find that driving is an advantage. You do not need to already be working in forensic psychology to apply for this course. We have a range of national placement opportunities. However, those in employment may be able to use their employment as a placement during the supervised practice years. This is subject to being able to move to different Client Groups and Setting Types. Our step-by-step guide contains everything you need to know about applying for postgraduate research.
Additional information for international studentsIf you are a student from the EU, EEA or Switzerland, you may be asked to complete a fee status questionnaire and your answers will be assessed using guidance issued by the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) . These fees are for full-time study. If you are studying part-time, you will be charged a proportion of this fee each year (subject to inflation). Additional costsAll students will need at least one device to approve security access requests via Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). We also recommend students have a suitable laptop to work both on and off-campus. For more information, please check the equipment advice . As a student on this course, you should factor some additional costs into your budget, such as printing or travel to placements, alongside your tuition fees and living expenses. You should be able to access most of the books you’ll need through our libraries, though you may wish to purchase your own copies or access more specific titles. A Postgraduate Doctoral Loan can help with course fees and living costs while you study a postgraduate doctoral course. We have strong relationships with our placement providers, resulting in a variety of scholarships and bursaries, allowing us to increase the breadth and inclusivity of applicants that we can consider for our programmes. These are not guaranteed and are at the discretion of the placement provider. There are many ways to fund your research degree, from scholarships to government loans. Check our guide to find out more about funding your postgraduate degree. Researcher training and developmentThe Researcher Academy is the network for researchers, and staff who support them. We work together to promote a healthy research culture, to cultivate researcher excellence, and develop creative partnerships that enable researchers to flourish. Postgraduate researchers at Nottingham have access to our online Members’ area, which includes a wealth of resources, access to training courses and award-winning postgraduate placements. Student supportYou will have access to a range of support services , including:
Students' UnionOur Students' Union represents all students. You can join the Postgraduate Students’ Network or contact the dedicated Postgraduate Officer . There are also a range of support networks, including groups for:
SU Advice provides free, independent and confidential advice on issues such as accommodation, financial and academic difficulties. Where you will learnJubilee campus. Jubilee Campus has eco-friendly buildings, alongside green spaces, wildlife and a lake. This campus is home to our business, education and computer science schools, as well as a sports centre and student accommodation. You can walk to University Park Campus in around 20 minutes or catch a free hopper bus. Nottingham city centre is 20 minutes away by public bus. Whether you are considering a career in academia, industry or haven't yet decided, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Expert staff will work with you to explore PhD career options and apply for vacancies, develop your interview skills and meet employers. You can book a one-to-one appointment, take an online course or attend a workshop. International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route . Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses. 90% of postgraduates from the School of Medicine secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual salary for these graduates was £39,564.* *HESA Graduate Outcomes 2019/20 data published in 2022 . The Graduate Outcomes % is derived using The Guardian University Guide methodology. The average annual salary is based on data from graduates who completed a full-time postgraduate degree with home fee status and are working full-time within the UK. BPS and HCPCThe Professional Doctorate in Forensic Psychology (3 years) and the Top up Professional Doctorate in Forensic Psychology (2 years) are approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and therefore confer eligibility to apply for HCPC registration as a ‘forensic psychologist practitioner’ for those successfully completing the Doctorate programmes. They are also both accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and on completion you are able to apply for Chartered Membership of the BPS and Full Membership of the Division of Forensic Psychology , which is a division of the society which promotes the professional interests of Forensic Psychologists. Related coursesForensic psychology top-up dforenpsy, psychology phd, research excellence framework. The University of Nottingham is ranked 7th in the UK for research power, according to analysis by Times Higher Education. The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is a national assessment of the quality of research in UK higher education institutions.
*According to analysis by Times Higher Education ** According to our own analysis. This content was last updated on 01 July 2024 . Every effort has been made to ensure that this information is accurate, but changes are likely to occur between the date of publishing and course start date. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply. Our cookiesWe use cookies for three reasons: to give you the best experience on PGS, to make sure the PGS ads you see on other sites are relevant , and to measure website usage. Some of these cookies are necessary to help the site work properly and can’t be switched off. Cookies also support us to provide our services for free, and by click on “Accept” below, you are agreeing to our use of cookies .You can manage your preferences now or at any time. Privacy overviewWe use cookies, which are small text files placed on your computer, to allow the site to work for you, improve your user experience, to provide us with information about how our site is used, and to deliver personalised ads which help fund our work and deliver our service to you for free. The information does not usually directly identify you, but it can give you a more personalised web experience. You can accept all, or else manage cookies individually. However, blocking some types of cookies may affect your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer. You can change your cookies preference at any time by visiting our Cookies Notice page. Please remember to clear your browsing data and cookies when you change your cookies preferences. This will remove all cookies previously placed on your browser. For more detailed information about the cookies we use, or how to clear your browser cookies data see our Cookies Notice Manage consent preferencesStrictly necessary cookies These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are essential for you to browse the website and use its features. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work. We can’t identify you from these cookies. Functional cookies These help us personalise our sites for you by remembering your preferences and settings. They may be set by us or by third party providers, whose services we have added to our pages. If you do not allow these cookies, then these services may not function properly. Performance cookies These cookies allow us to count visits and see where our traffic comes from, so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are popular and see how visitors move around the site. The cookies cannot directly identify any individual users. If you do not allow these cookies we will not know when you have visited our site and will not be able to improve its performance for you. Marketing cookies These cookies may be set through our site by social media services or our advertising partners. Social media cookies enable you to share our content with your friends and networks. They can track your browser across other sites and build up a profile of your interests. If you do not allow these cookies you may not be able to see or use the content sharing tools. Advertising cookies may be used to build a profile of your interests and show you relevant adverts on other sites. They do not store directly personal information, but work by uniquely identifying your browser and internet device. If you do not allow these cookies, you will still see ads, but they won’t be tailored to your interests. Course typeQualification, university name, postgraduate forensic psychology. 54 degrees at 38 universities in the UK. Customise your searchSelect the start date, qualification, and how you want to study  Related subjects:
Doctor of Psychology Forensic PsychologyNottingham trent university. The Doctor of Psychology in Forensic Psychology (DPsych in Forensic Psychology) is a research-based professional doctoral course for Read more...
MSc Forensic and Investigative PsychologyCanterbury christ church university. This BPS Accredited MSc Forensic & Investigative Psychology aims to develop your knowledge of various theories, concepts, research and Read more...
Forensic Psychology, MScUniversity of greenwich. This MSc Forensic Psychology will teach you how to deal with the serious crime from a number of perspectives. This British Psychological Read more...
MSc Forensic PsychologySheffield hallam university. Course summary Study a British Psychology Society accredited course. Work towards completing Stage One of the two-stage BPS chartership Read more...
Forensic Psychology MScUniversity of gloucestershire. What is Forensic Psychology MSc Accredited by the British Psychological Society, on this course you’ll develop the expertise for a Read more...
Leeds Trinity UniversityAre you planning to pursue a career as a forensic psychologist Would you like to learn from expert psychologists with specialist skills Read more...
MSc Investigative Forensic PsychologyBournemouth university. Study a course specialising in examining the theoretical and investigative aspects of forensic psychology to prepare you for the entire Read more...
Criminology with Forensic Psychology MScMiddlesex university. This degree combines core modules in criminology and forensic psychology with optional modules on topics including drugs, trans-national Read more...
Royal Holloway, University of LondonThe course Our Forensic Psychology Masters degree is jointly delivered by the School of Law and the Department of Psychology. By choosing Read more...
Newcastle UniversityOur Forensic Psychology master's offers an advanced understanding of the theoretical and applied issues in forensic psychology. The MSc Read more...
Forensic Psychology Top-up DForenPsyUniversity of nottingham. Our Stage 2 training programme is ideal for those who have already completed Stage 1 training (already holding a BPS accredited Masters in Read more...
University of SalfordThis Forensic Psychology course will equip you with the professional insight and skills necessary to progress into a career in Forensic Read more...
University of RoehamptonPrepare for your career in Forensic Psychology and learn the theory and critical skills needed to investigate the causes and the Read more...
Forensic Psychology - MScUniversity of kent. Can criminal tendencies be reliably assessed Is there a relationship between crime, moral judgement and psychopathy. Examine the topics of Read more...
MSc Applied Forensic PsychologyUniversity of central lancashire. MSc in Applied Forensic Psychology gives you the skills to assess, intervene and care for victims and offenders. It will foster your Read more...
Forensic Psychology and Mental Health MScQueen mary university of london. Gain the skills you’ll need to work safely, ethically and effectively with offenders who pose a risk to others. Through a combination of Read more...
Liverpool John Moores UniversityThis masters degree has a strong emphasis on psychological investigation and exploring offending behaviour. Course highlights Exciting Read more...
MSc Forensic Psychology (BPS accredited)Manchester metropolitan university. Examine the role of psychologists in legal settings, advances in the psychological understanding of offender behaviour, and assessment Read more...
Forensic Psychology - Doctorate (D. Foren. Psy.)Cardiff metropolitan university. Course The Doctorate in Forensic Psychology is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). It is a ‘top-up’ designed for Read more...
Forensic Psychology Practice Doctorate (CPD route)University of birmingham. Our Forensic Psychology Practice Doctorate (CPD route) allows suitably qualified Forensic Psychologists to ‘top up’ their existing MSc Read more...
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Related Subjects: Doctorate in Applied Forensic Psychology (D. Foren. Psy.)The Doctorate in Applied Forensic Psychology is a 'top-up' designed for qualified Forensic Psychologists who would like to undertake an applied research project in an area related to the field of forensic psychology. Course ContentThe Doctorate in Applied Forensic Psychology is only available to Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) registered Forensic Psychologists. It is designed specifically to develop a qualified individual’s area of specialism post-registration. HCPC Registration allows applicants to have 360 credits at Level 8 which is recognised as prior learning. Completion of a 36,000 word research thesis provides the 180 credits required to confer the title of Doctor. Forensic Psychology practice is highly professional, complex and challenging work. The Doctorate in Applied Forensic Psychology aims to support the profession through the process of reflective, ethical research practice which makes a substantial contribution to the development of new knowledge, practice techniques, ideas or approaches. The research will be of a quality to satisfy peer review, extend the forefront of the discipline, and merit publication. Learning & TeachingDoctoral researchers will work with a team of supervisors who will support them to submit a research thesis documenting a significantly large piece of research. The thesis has a word limit of 36,000. Regular supervision meetings will be held each year, and a thorough review of needs will be established and reviewed each year. Where students live some distance from Cardiff, the supervision meetings can be facilitated through MS Teams or Zoom. Throughout the year, students will be able to access additional learning and support activities provided for Doctoral Researchers. The research thesis is assessed by viva voce examination in line with Doctoral Research Degree regulations. Entry Requirements & How to ApplyApplicants are required to be registered as a Forensic Psychologist with the HCPC and will have completed a HCPC approved route to qualification. For information about research degrees and how to apply click here . International Applicants: Students whose first language is not English will need to provide evidence of fluency to at least an IELTS 7.0 standard or equivalent. For full details about how to apply and English Language qualifications please visit the International pages on the website. Selection Procedure: Selection is normally based on a completed application form, research proposal and interview. How to Apply: Applications for this course should be made direct to the University via our self-service facility. For further information please visit our How to Apply pages at www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/howtoapply . If you are interested in using credit from another institution, or have obtained qualifications and/or experience to study for a course at Cardiff Met, you can find further information on this as well as information on how to apply on the RPL page . Additional InformationTuition Fees and Financial Support: For up to date information on tuition fees and the financial support that may be available. Please refer to www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/fees . There are two possible intake points a year - April and September. Applicants wishing to enrol on this programme are encouraged to apply by the end of February and the end of June for each entry point respectively. For general enquiries please contact the Admissions Team on 029 2041 6044 or email [email protected] For course specific enquiries, please email [email protected] . We endeavour to deliver courses as described and will not normally make changes to courses, such as course title, content, delivery, and teaching provision. However, it may be necessary for the university to make changes in the course provision before or after enrolment. It reserves the right to make variations to content or delivery methods, including discontinuation or merging courses if such action is considered necessary. Please read our Terms and Conditions for the full information. Key Course InformationPlace of Study: Llandaff Campus School: Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences Course Length: 2 years part time with a 4 year candidature Course Disclaimer We endeavour to deliver courses as described and will not normally make changes to courses, such as course title, content, delivery, and teaching provision. However, it may be necessary for the university to make changes in the course provision before or after enrolment. It reserves the right to make variations to content or delivery methods, including discontinuation or merging courses if such action is considered necessary. 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Forensic psychologistAlternative titles for this job include criminal psychologist, investigative psychologist, legal psychologist. Forensic psychologists study criminal behaviour and the reasons behind it, and help to treat people who have committed offences. Average salary (a year)£35,000 Starter £57,000 Experienced Typical hours (a week)37 to 39 a week You could workbetween 8am and 6pm Fiona works in a medium secure unit as a senior forensic psychologist. 1 minute 40 second watch My name’s Fiona. I'm a senior forensic psychologist here based at Newton Lodge, which is a medium secure unit over in Wakefield. We all operate here as part of a multidisciplinary team. So there's lots of meetings that we attend, and part of our role within that is really to provide psychological understanding from a range of different, maybe problems that we're experiencing on the ward or with individuals. We also have a role in training, training other professionals. In addition to that, we also provide assessments. So we might think about people who are coming into the service. So stepping down from different services, and how we can support them whilst they're here, and to really navigate their pathway through medium secure services, hopefully down to low secure and back out into the community. So that's a huge part of our role. And then the other component is therapy, so we provide a lot of different interventions and therapeutic activities for people to become involved in, whether that's group based work but also individual therapies. It's a really broad role, encompasses lots of assessments, formulations, intervention, consultancy, training and also some research, which we’re quite lucky to do here. It's just a great career. It is a great career! It’s breadth, there’s breadth, it's never boring, it's never boring. So yeah, I would encourage people to have a look, make contact with people, get to understand their experiences, consider the different environments that you can train in as well and think about which one best suits your values. But equally where you want to be professionally. How to becomeHow to become forensic psychologist. You can get into this job through a university course or by working towards this role. To become a forensic psychologist, you can either follow the accredited degree process or complete a doctorate programme. Accredited degree process
Doctorate programmeSome universities offer a doctorate programme in forensic psychology. This is the equivalent of the accredited master's degree and 2 years of supervised practice. There's a lot of competition for postgraduate training. To apply, you may need:
Entry requirementsYou'll usually need:
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You may be able to start your career as an interventions facilitator in HM Prison Service . You could study for a psychology degree part-time while you work. You would then apply for a trainee forensic psychologist role. Registration
Professional and industry bodiesYou can join the The British Psychological Society for professional recognition and training opportunities. Further informationYou can find out more about how to become a forensic psychologist from The British Psychological Society and Health Careers . You can also explore other careers in the psychological professions . What it takesSkills and knowledge. You'll need:
Restrictions and RequirementsYou'll need to:
What you’ll doWhat you'll do, day-to-day tasks. As a forensic psychologist, you could:
Working environmentYou could work in a prison, in an NHS or private hospital, at a police station or in the community. Your working environment may be emotionally demanding and you'll travel often. Career path and progressionWith experience, you could:
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Forensic & Investigative Sciences MPhil, PhDResearch ( full-time, part-time) January, April, September For application deadlines visit our how to apply page . Pursue your research studies with a pioneering group in analysis-based research and make a valuable contribution to scientific understanding and techniques in the forensics field. PhD candidates are encouraged to take an active role in the School's research community in areas of crime scene and evidence, forensic analysis and genetics. Full descriptionForensic science is well-established as a discipline at our University. We collaborate with many different investigative organisations including police forces and fire and rescue services, other universities and various forensic analytical services and companies. We have strong relationships with our partners and this allows us to explore, diagnose, understand and develop areas of knowledge to improve the many aspects of forensic and investigative sciences used in court. You will be joining the Forensic and Investigative Sciences Research Group , members of which include practitioners, consultants, professionals from the field and current researchers within chemical and biological forensic analysis, evidential scene analysis and interpretation. We have a multidisciplinary academic team ready to support you in your research, working across several research areas within the Forensic and Investigative Sciences Research Group including:
These research areas explore specialisms in crime scene examination, evidence processing and recovery, scene investigation, standard operating procedures in crime scene practice and issues of crime scene contamination such as fingermark visualisation, fire investigation, forensic medicine and pathology and archaeology. We also explore the chemical and biological analytical aspects of forensic science including evidence recovery methods, extraction of analytes from difficult and unusual matrices and the development and improvement of analytical methods for forensic samples. Our up-to-date analytical equipment includes advanced optical and electron microscopes, IR, Raman and X-ray spectrometers, GC-MS, GC, ion chromatography, HPLC, AAS, ICP-OES and XRD, and a stable isotope facility. There will be opportunities to present your work and represent us at internal, national and international scientific conferences, and you will be fully immersed in the group’s research activities. We also encourage cross-discipline interaction with other research groups in our University. In addition to our Forensic Science PhD, we've also identified a range of innovative research project opportunities for you as a postgraduate researcher. Completion times MPhil: full-time 1-3 years, part-time 2-4 years. PhD via progression from MPhil, including that period: full-time 2.5-5 years, part-time 3.5-6 years. PhD: full-time 2-4 years, part-time 3-6 years. For further guidance on the duration of research degrees please refer to the Research Degrees Regulations . Forensic and Investigative SciencesPhD project opportunities Addressing drug-facilitated sexual assault Forensic & Investigative Sciences Research Group Read about our current research in 'First'Our faculty's quarterly newsletter Supervision and supportOur supervisory staff are recognised experts in their field. Their research expertise includes:
Where you'll researchYour faculty. The Faculty of Science & Engineering is one of the largest of the four faculties at ARU. Whether you choose to study with us full-time or part-time, on campus or at a distance, there’s an option whatever your level – from a foundation degree, BSc, MSc, PhD or professional doctorate. Whichever course you pick, you’ll gain the theory and practical skills needed to progress with confidence. Join us and you could find yourself learning in the very latest laboratories or on field trips or work placements with well-known and respected companies. You may even have the opportunity to study abroad. Everything we do in the faculty has a singular purpose: to provide a world-class environment to create, share and advance knowledge in science, technology and engineering fields. This is key to all of our futures.
Where can I study? Our campus is close to the centre of Cambridge, often described as the perfect student city. Explore our Cambridge campus Fees & fundingCourse fees, uk students, 2024/25 (per year). £4,786 UK students, 2024/25 (part-time, per year)£2,392 International students, 2024/25 (per year)£15,900 International students, 2024/25 (part-time, per year)£7,950 In some cases extra costs known as bench fees will be charged for a postgraduate research degree. These are to cover additional/exceptional costs directly related to a specific research project. Some examples of these costs are (the list is not exhaustive): equipment hire, access costs to specialist equipment/workshops, volunteer expenses, specialist tissue/cell culture, specialist reagents or materials, specialist software, access to specialist databases, data collection costs, specialist media, recording or digital storage needs. We charge bench fees in bands. They may apply for every year of your course. These bands are the same for full- and part-time students. If you have to pay bench fees this will be made clear at your interview, and stated in your offer letter. For 2024/25 the bench fee bands are: £1,200
PhD by Published WorkInitial registration: £1,500 Full registration: £4,500 Writing up fees 2024/25How do i pay my fees. You can pay your fees upfront, in full or in instalments – though you won't need to pay until you've accepted an offer to study with us. Find out more about paying your fees . For advice on the Doctoral Loan and other sources of funding, including ARU scholarships, visit our finance guide for postgraduate researchers . You might also find The Alternative Guide to Postgraduate Funding helpful. ARU researchARU's academic excellence was recognised in 2021, as part of the Research Excellence Framework (REF), an exercise which assesses the quality of academic research. Sixteen areas of our work were classed as generating world-leading research . The results showed that we're making a significant impact on the societies we live in. Research and professional training will be part of your programme, with courses including scientific writing and publishing, research methods, subject updates and conference presentation. Contact detailsIf you're interested in finding out more about research study opportunities, please email [email protected] MPhil or PhD with progression from MPhil: You’ll need a Bachelors degree or equivalent with first or upper second class honours, in a related subject area. PhD: You’ll need a Masters degree or equivalent in a related subject area. Please note we consider candidates for PhD with progression from MPhil in the first instance. If you want to be considered for direct entry to the PhD route then this can be discussed at interview if you are shortlisted. Please note you’ll also need to provide academic justification for this request. If English is not your first language, you'll require a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (or equivalent test). If you don't meet our English language requirements, we offer a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry. Important additional notesOur published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the programme as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements. Contact our postgraduate research degree team for more information about studying a PhD, MPhil or Professional Doctorate at ARU. You'll need a computer and reliable internet access to successfully engage with your research programme. Suggested courses that may interest youProfessional doctorate in science and engineering. Part-time research () Get more informationUk applicants. 01245 686868 International applicants+44 1245 683680  Read this institution's report  Alternatively, use our A–Z index Attend an open day Discover more about Psychology at Manchester MSc Forensic Psychology and Mental Health / OverviewYear of entry: 2025
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Full entry requirements 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. We process applications as soon as we receive them. The formal deadline is the end of July. We reserve the right to close applications earlier if the course is full. Course options
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Forensic Psychology MScOur Forensic Psychology master's offers an advanced understanding of the theoretical and applied issues in forensic psychology. You are currently viewing course information for entry year: Start date(s):
The MSc Forensic Psychology offers comprehensive professional training in forensic psychology. The programme combines expertise from academics and practitioners. We always make sure 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: Forensic Psychology, MSc (Accredited)Forensic psychology, msc (non-accredited). We offer both accredited and non-accredited courses: 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. 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:
Important informationWe've highlighted important information about your course. Please take note of any deadlines. Please rest assured we make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the programmes, services and facilities described. However, it may be necessary to make changes due to significant disruption, for example in response to Covid-19. View our Academic experience page , which gives information about your Newcastle University study experience for the academic year 2024-25. See our terms and conditions and student complaints information , which gives details of circumstances that may lead to changes to programmes, modules or University services. Related coursesWhat you'll learn. You will gain demonstrable, advanced knowledge and critical understanding in:
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. 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. To find out more please see our terms and conditions . Optional modules availability Some courses have optional modules. Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.
How you'll learnThis course is typically taught and based on the Newcastle campus. It is delivered by the School of Psychology . Teaching is delivered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 09:00 to 17:00. This is subject to occasional change. You’ll be taught using a range of methods, including:
Depending on your modules, you'll be assessed through a combination of:
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You'll receive full support to become capable and confident in research techniques. You'll develop academic skills in analysing data and research report writing. Your teaching and learning is also supported by Canvas. Canvas is a Virtual Learning Environment. You'll use Canvas to submit your assignments and access your:
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You'll also be assigned an academic member of staff. They will be your personal tutor throughout your time with us. They can help with academic and personal issues. Our staff have extensive expertise in the field of forensic psychology. They offer a range of research specialisms, such as: Dr Darren Johnson , Forensic Psychologist (Degree Programme Director). Expertise includes:
Professor Gwyneth Doherty-Sneddon . Expertise includes:
Other experienced staff also includes Professor Dame Vicki Bruce . We also welcome guest lecturers from: • members of The Judiciary • Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service • Northumbria Police • the Norwegian Police University College • staff from the Newcastle Law School Your developmentProfessional skills. You will gain professional skills in:
Your futureGraduates have successfully gained clinically relevant job roles including:
Our Careers ServiceOur award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative. Visit our Careers Service website Quality and rankingAll professional accreditations are reviewed regularly by their professional body From 1 January 2021 there is an update to the way professional qualifications are recognised by countries outside of the UK Check the government’s website for more information . The Dame Margaret Barbour Building is home to the School of Psychology at Newcastle University. This bespoke facility is the newest addition to the Faculty of Medical Sciences. It offers psychology facilities such as:
Find out more about our psychology facilities Fees and fundingTuition fees for 2025 entry (per year). As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation. Depending on your residency history, if you’re a student from the EU, other EEA or a Swiss national, with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you’ll normally pay the ‘Home’ tuition fee rate and may be eligible for Student Finance England support. EU students without settled or pre-settled status will normally be charged fees at the ‘International’ rate and will not be eligible for Student Finance England support. If you are unsure of your fee status, check out the latest guidance here . ScholarshipsWe support our EU and international students by providing a generous range of Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships. See our searchable postgraduate funding page for more information. What you're paying forTuition fees include the costs of:
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Questions about this course?If you have specific questions about this course you can contact: Dr Darren Johnson Chartered and Registered Forensic Psychologist Lecturer in Forensic Psychology and Degree Programme Director School of Psychology Telephone: +44 (0) 191 208 5914 Email: [email protected] Karen Wilson Senior Programme Administrator School of Psychology Telephone: +44 (0) 191 208 7925 Email: [email protected] For more general enquiries you could also complete our online enquiry form. Fill in our enquiry form Our Ncl chatbot might be able to give you an answer straight away. If not, it’ll direct you to someone who can help. You'll find our Ncl chatbot in the bottom right of this page. Keep updatedWe regularly send email updates and extra information about the University. Receive regular updates by email Chat to a student Chat online with current students with our Unibuddy platform. Social mediaGet involved with School of Psychology social media.
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Forensic Psychology and Mental Health MSc This course – offered on-campus and 100% online - has been designed to cover the British Psychological Society’s Division of Forensic Psychology's (DFP) core curriculum. It also has a specific emphasis on mental health issues in forensic populations and the role of psychologists working in forensic mental health settings. Year of entry Coventry University (Coventry) 100% online study Full-time Part-time 1 year full-time (on-campus) 2 years part-time (online) Course code HLST191 (on-campus) HLST253 (online) September 2025 January 2026 At Coventry University, we continuously review the courses we offer to ensure we reflect industry-relevant emerging best practice and technology. As a result, this course is undergoing continuous improvement assessment and will be launched with a renewed curriculum starting in September 2025. Module content and titles will be updated. Course title, learning outcomes and assessments may also change. We expect our new curriculum to be fully updated by January 2025. Please return to this page to see the final course details. Course overviewThe on-campus full-time course starts in September, the online part-time course starts in January. The course is designed to meet the requirements for stage 1 towards becoming a Chartered Forensic Psychologist (for students who also have the required Graduate Basis for Chartership). It is designed to provide you with a thorough grounding in the theory, themes, issues and practical skills we consider to be central to forensic psychology and forensic mental health settings. Please see the Accreditation section for further information.
 Rated Gold Overall 5 QS Stars for Teaching and Facilities Top 5 Student City in England (Coventry)Why you should study this course. In 2017, the National Audit Office estimated that 10% of the prison population in England was receiving treatment for a mental health problem. Further, that 37% of people in prison had reported mental health problems to HM Inspector of Prisons. In this course, you will have the opportunity to study the types of mental health disorders commonly found in prisons and be taught how to assess and work with individuals in forensic settings, including understanding appropriate treatment programmes and the psychological challenges that can be faced by staff working in the Prison Service.
Accreditation and professional recognitionThis course is accredited 1 and recognised by the following professional bodies:  The British Psychological SocietyThis course is currently accredited by BPS (British Psychological Society). If any changes occur with respect to our accreditation, we will seek to notify applicants and students as soon as possible. The course is designed to fulfil Stage 1 requirements towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist (for students who also have the required Graduate Basis for Chartership). This means students also need to have an accredited undergraduate psychology degree to go on to be eligible for Chartership, or have completed an accredited conversion course prior to commencement of the MSc. For full details please visit the BPS website . To be awarded an accredited degree, graduates must achieve a minimum of 50% pass mark on first attempt for all modules contributing to the accredited MSc degree (British Psychological Society Standards for the Accreditation of the Masters Programme in Forensic Psychology). Any subsequent attempts are capped at 40%. Graduates who do not meet this requirement will exit with a non-accredited award. To achieve the necessary number of credits for all non-accredited awards, graduates must achieve a minimum of 40% pass mark for all modules contributing to the award.  Chartered Management InstituteAs part of this course, you will undertake a professional development module which is currently accredited by the Chartered Management Institute . Upon successful completion of this module, you will gain the CMI Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Management and Leadership Practice at no additional cost. The online version of the degree allowed me to continue working in full-time employment whilst continuing to study. The format is flexible and allowed me to plan around my other commitments. I would not hesitate to recommend this course to any student who wishes to advance their knowledge and skills in Forensic Psychology, especially given its quality and flexibility towards students that cannot commit to a full-time course of study. I believe that the course would provide good employability prospects either as a professional in psychology, or the transferable skills for other professions. David Adlington-Rivers, Forensic Psychology and Mental Health (online) MSc student, quoted in 2023  What you'll studyThe content and assessment strategies are the same on the full-time campus-based and part-time online versions of the course. On the full-time version, all eight modules are studied in one year, whereas four per year are studied on the part-time online version. Five core modules are shared with Forensic Psychology MSc. However, there are three specialised pathway modules which differentiate the courses. It is important to read both course webpages and compare the specific topic areas covered to pick the most appropriate course to apply for. This module will cover the contribution psychology has made to our understanding of criminal behaviour, with psychological theories examined and evaluated in an attempt to understand how these are situated in the real-world context and applied and used in forensic case formulations. You will have the opportunity to study the contribution psychology has made to our understanding of mental health disorders in forensic client groups (e.g. different types of offending, patients and at risk individuals, victims/survivors, individuals across the life span). The aim of this module is to consider professional and practice issues in forensic mental health and how they impact on the work carried out by forensic psychologists across different client groups with mental health issues. This module is designed to provide you with a thorough grounding in the underpinning theory and methods of risk assessment and risk management utilised within forensic settings. This module seeks to provide you with a general awareness and understanding of comparative law and the legal systems (e.g. inquisitorial vs. adversarial systems). This module is aimed at enabling you to appreciate the nature and functions of the criminal and civil justice systems, as well as the distinctions between them. This module aims to provide direct practical experience of how to design, conduct and report quantitative and qualitative research in forensic psychology. The module is intended to provide an interconnected understanding of research methods and designing projects, with the aim of enabling you to progress the conceptual understanding necessary to develop research proposals. The course is also designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge required to summarise, analyse and present research findings relevant to the subject area. The aim of the dissertation is to give you the opportunity to engage in supervised but independently undertaken empirical research (following successful ethical approval through the Coventry University ethics process) at an advanced level. You will be encouraged to integrate and practice the skills that you should have acquired during the course and to investigate, at master’s level, an area of specific interest to you. You will have the opportunity to learn how to critically evaluate and develop solutions to complex, inter-related and multi-faceted issues that can be found in a variety of organisations and professional contexts. We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. How you'll learnOur teaching and learning strategy is designed to encourage your participation and deepen your understanding of specific subjects, for example, by debating and discussing contemporary topics, such as the role of mental health in offending behaviour, and the ethics associated with incarceration. Alongside this curriculum, your course will also provide you with an opportunity to develop what we consider to be a range of globally relevant practice-based transferable skills, including effective communication and dissemination, criticality, reflection, synthesis, and evaluation of ethical issues. The module design covers these essential elements of skills development whichever mode of study suits you best. Study on campus – September startOn the full-time, on-campus version of the course, teaching and learning follows the traditional campus-based model of delivery, including face to face lectures and the expectation of full attendance during term-time. The contact hours may be made up of a combination of face-to-face teaching, individual and group tutorials, online classes and tutorials and independent study and learning. If you are someone who wants to immerse yourself in the student experience on campus, on a full-time basis and take advantage of everything Coventry has to offer, then this is the mode of delivery for you. On-campus learning consists of ‘face-to-face’ teaching time and other campus-based activity that will normally take place two days per week over one year. This is usually up to six hours of classroom time a week, depending on the semester you are in. In addition, you will have 10 hours of one-to-one supervision across the year, to support you with your empirical project and guide your studies. You will have access to recorded content, have directed reading and be required to engage in independent study. You will be studying for 60 credits per semester. Please note that each module credit requires 10 hours of study, thus a 20-credit module requires 200 hours of study. This includes campus-based teaching and independent study. Self-directed study includes completing the recommended reading that accompanies your lectures and working on coursework assignments. This is a full-time course that requires full engagement for success. We recommend anyone with significant commitments outside the university to consider studying the part-time online course. Explore our campus Study 100% online – January startAll teaching and learning materials are provided online, in a semesterised and structured format, over a two-year period. Our current staff have experience in delivering high quality online provision and understand how online learning is substantially different when compared with face-to-face courses (staff may be subject to change). Online content and library access is provided, and there is the opportunity to be part of a learning community in order to discuss topics online with course tutors, as well as access resources, including online journals and ebooks, through the library. Students are encouraged to engage with each other in online forums and share formative learning opportunities together to enhance the experience. In addition, you will be allocated a dissertation supervisor, who will be your first point of contact in the course team. You will be allocated 10 hours of dissertation supervision over the two years, to help you navigate your independent research project. Please note that each module credit requires 10 hours of study, thus a 20-credit module requires 200 hours of study including engaging with online materials and independent study. You will be expected to undertake significant self-directed study of an average of approximately 17 hours each week. However, this will vary depending on the demands of individual modules with some requiring more self-directed study, some less. Self-directed study includes online engagement with the learning materials, recommended reading that accompanies your learning, and working on coursework assignments. There is no requirement for students studying this course to attend campus. This is a part-time course that runs over a period of two years. We recommend this option for anyone with significant commitments outside the university. Request further information about part-time study . Part-time students study the following modules in year one: Ethics and Research Methods in Forensic Psychology; Risk Assessment and Management in Forensic Settings; Leading and Creating Organisational Health and Wellbeing; and Mental Health Disorders in Client Groups. In year two the following modules are studied: Forensic Clinical Assessment and Case Formulation; Professional Practice in Forensic Mental Health; The Legal Process; and Dissertation Module. How online learning works As an innovative and enterprising institution, the university may seek to utilise emerging technologies within the student experience. For all courses (whether on-campus, blended, or distance learning), the university may deliver certain contact hours and assessments via online technologies and methods. Since COVID-19, we have delivered our courses in a variety of forms, in line with public authority guidance, decisions, or orders and we will continue to adapt our delivery as appropriate. Whether on campus or online, our key priority is staff and student safety. During the course you will study a range of mandatory modules that carry between 10 and 40 credits each, and then complete a 40-credit dissertation. You will be assessed using approaches such as case studies, risk assessment report, video log, reflective practice, literature review and empirical reports. Some of the assessments have elements linked to real world tasks. We aim to provide guidance on how to tackle each assessment during the course. For an MSc award, you are required to complete 180 credits, including the 40-credit dissertation. i.e. you must pass all modules on the Forensic Psychology and Mental Health MSc to achieve this qualification. As the course is accredited (subject to approval – see Accreditation section for further information) graduates must achieve the necessary 50% pass mark for all modules contributing to achieve a BPS-accredited MSc degree (BPS Standards for the Accreditation of the Masters’ Programme in Forensic Psychology and Crime MSc, October 2017). Any subsequent attempts are capped at 40%. Graduates who do not meet this requirement will exit with a non-accredited award Forensic Psychology and Mental Health Studies MSc. To achieve the necessary number of credits for all non-accredited awards, graduates must achieve the necessary Coventry University 40% pass mark for all modules contributing to the award. The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes. Entry requirementsTypical offer for 2024/25 entry.
Applicants should hold the equivalent of a minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree in Psychology. Consideration will be given to applicants who hold the equivalent of a minimum of 2:2 undergraduate degrees in Science or Social Sciences where a minimum of 50% of undergraduate study is in Psychology with evidence of studying a curriculum including research methods. Such non-standard applications will be subject to approval by the Course Director. We recognise a breadth of qualifications, speak to one of our advisers today to find out how we can help you. Chat with us Select your region to find detailed information about entry requirements: Middle East South East Asia Russia and Central Asia You can view our full list of country specific entry requirements on our Entry requirements page. Alternatively, visit our International hub for further advice and guidance on finding in-country agents and representatives, joining our in-country events and how to apply. Typical requirementsEnglish language requirements.
If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course. For more information on our approved English language tests visit our English language requirements page. Fees and funding
For advice and guidance on tuition fees 3 and student loans visit our Postgraduate Finance page. We offer a range of International scholarships to students all over the world. For more information, visit our International Scholarships page. Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching, assessments, facilities and support services. There may be additional costs not covered by this fee such as accommodation and living costs, recommended reading books, stationery, printing and re-assessments should you need them. The following are additional costs not included in the tuition fees:
*Irish student feesThe rights of Irish residents to study in the UK are preserved under the Common Travel Area arrangement . If you are an Irish student and meet the residency criteria, you can study in England, pay the same level of tuition fees as English students and utilise the Tuition Fee Loan . **EU Support BursaryFollowing the UK's exit from the European Union, we are offering financial support to all eligible EU students who wish to study an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree with us full-time. This bursary will be used to offset the cost of your tuition fees to bring them in line with that of UK students. Students studying a degree with a foundation year with us are not eligible for the bursary. We carry out an initial fee status assessment based on the information you provide in your application. Your fee status determines your tuition fees, and what financial support and scholarships may be available to you. The rules about who pays UK (home) or international (overseas) fees for higher education courses in England are set by the Department for Education . The regulations identify all the different categories of student who can insist on paying the home rate. The regulations can be difficult to understand, so the UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) has provided fee status guidance to help you identify whether you are eligible to pay the home or overseas rate. If you meet all the criteria required by any one category, including any residence requirements, your institution must charge you the home rate. You only need to find one category that you fit into. As part of the School of Psychological, Social and Behavioural Sciences, the on-campus course will take place at our Coventry University main campus 4 .  Jaguar CentreThe Jaguar Centre has been specifically designed to provide facilities and services to support our postgraduate students including social spaces, computer suites and separate areas for small group study.  The Hub is the centre of student campus life. It's also home to the Health and Wellbeing Centre, the Spirituality and Faith Centre, the Tank Studio, Student Success Coaches and the Enterprise Hub. Careers and opportunitiesDeveloped with a focus on your future employability, the highly practical nature of the course is intended to help you develop many of the core skills we consider to be necessary for effective practice. On successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
According to the British Psychological Society, the largest single employer of forensic psychologists in the UK is the HM Prison Service. Psychologists can also be employed in rehabilitation units, secure hospitals, social services, university research and in private consultancy. There are two stages to becoming a practising Forensic Psychologist and Chartered Member of the BPS, requiring a combination of professional education and practice. In the first instance, you need the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), followed by an accredited master’s in forensic psychology, such as this course (subject to approval – see Accreditation section for further information). The second stage requires a minimum of two years of supervised practice and successful completion of Stage 2 of the BPS Qualification in Forensic Psychology before you are eligible to register with the HCPC and use the title of ‘Forensic Psychologist’. You may also be interested in other relevant roles across the criminal justice system such as crime scene analyst; trainee forensic psychologist; trainee clinical psychologist; behavioural investigative advisor; lecturer in forensic psychology; Home Office, local government or police researcher; police officer; youth offending team worker; or probation officer. Where our graduates workSome of our previous Forensic Psychology and Mental Health MSc graduates have gone on to further study, or into Stage 2 of the BPS Qualification in Forensic Psychology. Other graduates have gone on to work for HMPPS, including a range of prison settings such as those dedicated to rehabilitation of people convicted of various offences. How to applyTo apply to study for a postgraduate course at Coventry University, you can apply online . For further support or more information about your course get in touch with us today. +44 (0)24 7765 2222 Chat with our admissions team Complete our contact form . Full-time international students should apply directly to the university. Read our application pages to find out your next steps to apply. For further support for international applicants applying for postgraduate degree view our International hub . You can also download our International guide which contains lots of useful information about our courses, accommodation and tips for travel. Get in touch with us today for further advice and guidance. +44 (0)24 7765 2152 Chat with our admissions team . Coventry University together with Coventry University London, Coventry University Wrocław, CU Coventry, CU London, CU Scarborough, and Coventry University Online come together to form part of the Coventry University Group (the University) with all degrees awarded by Coventry University. 1 AccreditationsThe majority of our courses have been formally recognised by professional bodies, which means the courses have been reviewed and tested to ensure they reach a set standard. In some instances, studying on an accredited course can give you additional benefits such as exemptions from professional exams (subject to availability, fees may apply). Accreditations, partnerships, exemptions and memberships shall be renewed in accordance with the relevant bodies’ standard review process and subject to the university maintaining the same high standards of course delivery. 2 UK and international opportunitiesPlease note that we are unable to guarantee any UK or international opportunities (whether required or optional) such as internships, work experience, field trips, conferences, placements or study abroad opportunities and that all such opportunities may be unpaid and/or subject to additional costs (which could include, but is not limited to, equipment, materials, bench fees, studio or facilities hire, travel, accommodation and visas), competitive application, availability and/or meeting any applicable travel, public authority guidance, decisions or orders and visa requirements. To ensure that you fully understand any visa requirements, please contact the International Office. 3 Tuition feesThe University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the above table for the first Academic Year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, if Parliament permit an increase in tuition fees, the University may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with inflation. For international students, we may increase fees each year, but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation. If you defer your course start date or have to extend your studies beyond the normal duration of the course (e.g. to repeat a year or resit examinations) the University reserves the right to charge you fees at a higher rate and/or in accordance with any legislative changes during the additional period of study. 4 FacilitiesFacilities are subject to availability. Access to some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) may vary from those advertised and/or may have reduced availability or restrictions where the university is following public authority guidance, decisions or orders. Student ContractBy accepting your offer of a place and enrolling with us, a Student Contract will be formed between you and the university. A copy of the current 2024/2025 contract is available on the website for information purposes however the 2025/2026 contract will apply for the 2025/2026 intake. The Contract details your rights and the obligations you will be bound by during your time as a student and contains the obligations that the university will owe to you. You should read the Contract before you accept an offer of a place and before you enrol at the university. You may also like Forensic Psychology MSc Psychology MSc Applied Psychology MScYour next steps. Coventry University Priory Street Coventry CV1 5FB United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)24 7765 7688 Our locations Coventry University London CU Coventry CU London CU Scarborough Coventry University Wrocław Useful links
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