MSc Forensic Psychology and Mental Health at University of Manchester

Complete stage one of training to become a Forensic Psychologist through our BPS-accredited master's course. Specialise in forensic psychology if you already have a psychology degree and want to work in forensic or forensic mental health services. Study on a course accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Faculty: Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health  |  Duration: MSc 24 months PT, 12 months FT  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course is offered on both a full and part-time basis. For the part-time option, you will be offered 60 credits per year over two years, one day per week. Compulsory units include Introduction to Forensic Psychology and Professional Practice, Psychology Applied to Investigative and Legal Processes, Offending Behaviour Interventions, Personality Disorder Assessment and Intervention (FP), Clinical Risk Assessment, Formulation and Management (FP), Dissertation (Forensic Psychology).

Career pathways

Graduates share their experiences Forensic psychologists work across all agencies within the criminal justice system, primarily in prison and probation services, secure hospitals, the police and the courts. These agencies and organisations will be your primary employers if you graduate from this MSc.

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