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DForenPsy Doctorate in Forensic Psychology (Post Qualification Doctorate) at University of Manchester

University of Manchester, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Enhance your career and contribute to new knowledge in Forensic Psychology in a world leading research environment. Our Post Qualification Doctorate in Forensic Psychology is designed for existing qualified and registered forensic psychologists looking to advance their career and contribute to new knowledge in the field. Design research to understand themes at the forefront of forensic psychology.

Faculty: Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health  |  Duration: 3 Years Full Time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Programme Aims The Post Qualification Professional Doctorate in Forensic Psychology programme aims to provide you with the opportunity to: Create and interpret new knowledge, through original research or other advanced scholarship, of a quality to satisfy peer review, extend the forefront of the discipline, and merit publication; Systematically acquire and understand of a substantial body of knowledge which is at the forefront of the forensic psychology; Develop the general ability to conceptualise, design and implement a project for the generation of new knowledge, applications or understanding at the forefront of the discipline, and to adjust the project design in the light of unforeseen...

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Application information

Entry requirements

Candidates must be registered forensic psychologists and should hold a master's degree in the relevant discipline with a merit or above classification. This is a post qualification research degree; candidates must have completed stage one and stage two of applied forensic training and be registered with the HCPC. English language: IELTS or TOEFL tests. Please note IELTS and TOEFL are only valid for two years. Interview: You will be kept informed of the progress of your application throughout the application process.

Domestic applicants: GBP 12,500 a year (2027/28). (full-time); Low fee band Source

International applicants: GBP 27,000 a year (2027/28). (full-time); Standard fee band Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 Years Full Time

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