MSc Forensic Psychology at Nottingham Trent University

Programme overview

A BPS-accredited Masters that supports the first step towards becoming a Registered Forensic Psychologist, covering crime, behaviour, justice, policing, prisons, offenders and victims. It is taught by forensic practitioners and academics with three set days in university each week (one to two for part-time).

Faculty: School of Social Sciences | Department: Department of Psychology | Duration: One year full-time; two years part-time | Intake: September 2027 (September 2026 intake closed) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Explanations of Crime, Criminal Behaviour and Victimisation; Police, Justice System and Psychology; and Prison, Rehabilitation and Aftercare, alongside reflective practice, qualitative and quantitative research methods, applied skills such as risk assessment and consultancy, and an independent empirical research project.

Career pathways

Provides the route towards becoming a Registered Forensic Psychologist or a researcher in practice, working with sectors such as HMPPS, the police, secure hospitals and the NHS.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A BPS-recognised undergraduate degree (minimum 2:1) in Psychology, or equivalent conferring Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. A 2:2 or equivalent is considered if relevant forensic experience and ability to study at the required level are shown. A personal statement and a written task are sifted, followed by an in-person or online interview for those who pass. One academic and one vocational reference are required (two vocational references if out of study for several years). International applicants: English language requirement applies as set out on the university English language requirements page for the subject (no score stated on the course page).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,300 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 20,400 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

Intake: September 2027 (September 2026 intake closed)

Duration: One year full-time; two years part-time

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