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MSc Investigative Forensic Psychology at Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Examines the theoretical and investigative aspects of forensic psychology across the criminal justice process, from crime scene to courtroom.

Department: Psychology  |  Duration: September start: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time. January start: 16 months full-time  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time available)  |  Intake: September 2026, January 2027  |  Location: Poole, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core units: Investigative Psychology, Behaviour Analysis of Serious Crime, Professional Practice & Court Skills, Introduction to Research Methods, Current Issues in Policing, Research Project, plus one option.

Career pathways

Graduates apply research findings to real-world forensic and criminal justice settings.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's Honours degree with 2:2 in any subject. English: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 with minimum 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,550 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee per year for September 2026 & January 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

International applicants: GBP 19,688 a year (2026/27). Tuition fee per year for September 2026 & January 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

Intake: September 2026, January 2027

Duration: September start: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time. January start: 16 months full-time

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