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DForenPsy Applied Forensic Psychology at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

'Top-up' doctorate for qualified forensic psychologists to undertake an applied research project in forensic psychology, supported by a team of supervisors, with supervision available remotely by Teams or Zoom.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences  |  Duration: 2 years part time with a 4-year candidature  |  Intake: April and September  |  Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

HCPC registration provides 360 credits at Level 8 as prior learning; completion of a 36,000-word research thesis provides the 180 credits for the doctorate, assessed by viva voce examination.

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Entry requirements

Applicants must be registered as a Forensic Psychologist with the HCPC and have completed an HCPC-approved route to qualification. Selection is normally by application form, research proposal (around 1,500 words outlining rationale, research question or hypotheses, design, methodology and key literature) and interview. International applicants: IELTS 7.0 or equivalent. Applicants are encouraged to apply by the end of February (April intake) or the end of June (September intake).

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,500 a year (2026/27). Doctorate (research fee table) home fee as listed. Source

International applicants: GBP 3,500 a year (2026/27). Doctorate (research fee table) overseas fee as listed. Source

Intake: April and September

Duration: 2 years part time with a 4-year candidature

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