PgDip Forensic Psychology (Practitioner Programme) at Cardiff Metropolitan University

Programme overview

The Level 8 PG Dip in Practitioner Forensic Psychology at Cardiff Met is approved by the HCPC and gives eligibility to apply to the register as a Forensic Psychologist. It is placement-based with workshops delivered mainly via Microsoft Teams, and each student has a clinical and an academic supervisor.

Faculty: Cardiff School of Sport & Health Sciences | Duration: Minimum 3 years full time (usually 4 days per week for 45 weeks per year; at least 360 days of experience). | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 modules include Ethical and Professional Practice and Advanced Applied Research (an applied research report in the scientist-practitioner model), alongside supervised placement experience. Successful graduates can complete a top-up thesis for the Doctorate in Applied Forensic Psychology.

Career pathways

Leads to HCPC registration as a Forensic Psychologist and clinical work in forensic settings or wider forensic contexts.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A BPS-accredited undergraduate degree and a BPS-accredited Master's in Forensic Psychology (or equivalent BPS Stage 1 training), plus extensive applied forensic psychology experience (at least one year full-time recommended, e.g. as a forensic psychologist in training). Recognition of Prior Learning accepted. Students must have an approved placement with supervised experience before starting, consent to role-play activities, and hold liability insurance where not covered by an employer. English language: IELTS 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 on each subtest.

Domestic applicants: GBP 3,150 a year (2026/27). PG Diploma in Practitioner Forensic Psychology home fee as listed (per year). Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: Minimum 3 years full time (usually 4 days per week for 45 weeks per year; at least 360 days of exper

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