ForenPsyD Forensic Psychology Practice Doctorate at University of Birmingham

Programme overview

Begin your career by embarking on our Forensic Psychology Doctorate, the first of its kind in the UK. Broaden your understanding and gain skills and practical experience whilst diving into significant research projects of real world relevance. You'll acquire the essential knowledge and skills needed to expertly analyse offending behaviour and its impact on victims.

Department: Psychology | Duration: 3 years full-time, 4 years part-time for those employed in a forensic setting, employee sponsored, or self-funded. | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Our ForenPsyD course boasts an impressive post-training employment record, with most trainees being offered employment by their placement setting in their final year. The course continues to hold a high reputation and Birmingham is regarded as one of the leading Universities in the UK.

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Entry requirements

2:1 Honours degree in Psychology that confers Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) from the British Psychological Society. The course is open only to psychology graduates who are registered with the BPS and who have the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC status). Candidates will also need to have some prior experience of working in a forensic setting. English language: IELTS 7.0 with no less than 6.5 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,500 a year (2027/28). Full-time (per year) Source

International applicants: GBP 25,020 a year (2027/28). Full-time (per year) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time, 4 years part-time for those employed in a forensic setting, employee sponsored, o

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.bham.ac.uk/course-finder-landing-page/?code=LES020

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