MSc Forensic Psychology at Goldsmiths, University of London

Programme overview

This MSc provides the academic training required for a career as a forensic psychologist.

Faculty: School of Mind Body and Society | Department: Psychology and Neuroscience | Duration: 1 year full-time, or 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules (compulsory modules): Understanding Crime and the Investigative Process, Professional and Legal Issues in Psychological Practice, Assessment and Intervention in Forensic Psychology, Research Design and Analysis, Multivariate Statistical Methods, Research Project.

Career pathways

Graduates of the programme will be well-qualified a wide range careers in: The criminal justice system, The prison and probation service, NHS and other health services, Police and voluntary sector organisations. Many of these posts will be training positions to allow the completion of the Stage Two qualification in Forensic Psychology described next.

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Application information

Entry requirements

You should normally have (or expect to be awarded) the following qualification: An undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in psychology or a similar relevant subject. You could, for example, be a Psychology graduate with the BPS Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) interested in working towards a BPS qualification in forensic psychology. Or you could be a practitioner working in the criminal justice and forensic mental health systems who doesn't plan to go on to qualify as a forensic psychologist but who wishes to gain further academic knowledge of the theories and practice of the discipline. Subject to having GBC accreditation, completion of this Masters course will fulfil the requirements of Stage 1 training to become a Chartered Psychologist. English language: IELTS 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,800 a year (2026/2027). Home - full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 21,000 a year (2026/2027). International - full-time Source

Duration: 1 year full-time, or 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://mygoldsmiths.gold.ac.uk/OnlineServices/applications/appModuleList.aspx?id=128000084820303

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