MSc Forensic Psychology at University of Kent

Programme overview

The MSc Forensic Psychology is accredited by the British Psychological Society and provides the academic first stage of training towards becoming a chartered forensic psychologist. It includes a module on offender cognition and is delivered within Kent's Centre of Research and Education in Forensic Psychology.

Faculty: School of Psychology | Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules listed include Advanced Research Methods and Statistics, Psychological Measurement and Modelling, Psychology of Law and Justice, Psychology of Criminal Conduct, Forensic Cognition: Theory, Research and Practice, Assessment and Treatment of Offending Behaviour in Forensic Settings, Forensic Psychology: Professional Research Skills and a Dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates take roles such as assistant psychologist in the NHS, or progress to doctoral study, academic careers, health, teaching and further education. Chartered status requires a further two years of supervised experience.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2.1 or above. Applicants must hold or have applied for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society, normally through a BPS-accredited psychology honours degree. A first or upper second class honours degree in a relevant subject or equivalent. An assessed piece of coursework using statistical analysis (practical report or dissertation) must be submitted. The degree transcript should show at least one term each of statistics and social science research methods. Forensic work or research experience is encouraged but not mandatory. International applicants: a Good level of English (CEFR B2), for example IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component, or PTE Academic 63 with at least 59 in each sub-test; a degree from a UK university or a majority English-speaking country is also accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,700 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

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

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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