MSc Forensic Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

The MSc Forensic Psychology course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) , and fulfils the Stage 1 training requirements needed to become a Chartered Forensic Psychologist. The focus of the programme is to enable students to apply the theory to all areas of forensic psychology practice and is developed based on the British Psychological Society’s Forensic Psychology curriculum areas. There is a critical consideration of a variety of offender settings and behaviours across the lifespan, including youth and adult offending, within the module content, workshop materials, and assignments.

What you will study

To give you a thorough understanding of forensic psychology, you will develop an understanding of offending behaviour, and you will learn how psychological theory and research are applied to prisons, courts, probation, policing and forensic mental health settings. You will also consider the ethical and professional issues within forensic psychology, such as consent, confidentiality and the dual roles of providing therapy and assessing risk. Modules core: Assessment And Treatment In Forensic Settings, Applied Forensic Practice: Consultancy, Training And Behavioural Intelligence, Psychology And Law, Forensic Mental Health, Personality And Neurodiversity, Research Principles and Methods, Research For Innovation Dissertation.

Career pathways

To practise as a forensic psychologist in the UK, you’ll need to complete further training to achieve chartered psychologist status with BPS and apply for registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). As a registered psychologist, you might work in a range of criminal justice settings such as prisons, probation, or voluntary sector services.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A 2:2 or above in a BPS-accredited psychology undergraduate degree (or equivalent through a psychology conversion course ) conferring Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) is required. International applicants have to show evidence that their undergraduate degree is eligible for GBC. Applicants must contact the British Psychological Society independently to verify this and upload the proof along with their application. For information, please check the BPS website. Overseas applicants will require IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 with no less than 5.5 in any category, or an equivalent accepted English qualification. Accepted English qualifications can be viewed here.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.mmu.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/course/msc-forensic-psychology#how-to-apply

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