Canterbury,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Forensic Psychology in Canterbury United Kingdom | University of Kent
University of Kent
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Canterbury United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
22,700
(c. USD30,438.43)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Dive into the sole MSc program featuring a dedicated module on offender cognition, examining relapse prevention, sex offenders with learning disabilities, and the socio-demographic and psychological influences behind behavioral patterns in specific individuals. Accredited by The British Psychological Society (BPS), this program fulfills the academic requirements for professional training toward becoming a chartered forensic psychologist.
Our postgraduate students typically enter careers in healthcare, education, or advanced studies. Many secure positions as assistant psychologists within the NHS, aiming to progress as professional clinical or forensic psychologists. After completing our Master's program, graduates have also advanced to doctoral studies and academic roles at universities.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
1.Degree requirement
a. GBC status
You must hold, or have applied for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society (BPS). Please note that Graduate Membership of the BPS is not accepted.
You will normally have GBC status if you hold a Psychology honours degree accredited by the BPS. Otherwise, you can apply to have your existing degree assessed by the BPS, or take a conversion course. If you are not sure whether you hold GBC status, please contact the BPS directly.
b. Adequate level of academic achievement
A first or second class honours degree in a relevant subject or equivalent.
All applications are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.
An assessed piece of coursework must also be submitted as part of the application for review by the programme director. This piece of work should include the use of statistical analysis (a practical report or dissertation).
c. Statistics and research methods training in the social sciences
This programme includes a one-year statistics sequence which you must normally pass in order to receive your award.
IELTS Academic- 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component)
TOEFL iBT- 85 overall (with a minimum of 18 in R, 17 in W&L, 20 in S)
a. GBC status
You must hold, or have applied for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the British Psychological Society (BPS). Please note that Graduate Membership of the BPS is not accepted.
You will normally have GBC status if you hold a Psychology honours degree accredited by the BPS. Otherwise, you can apply to have your existing degree assessed by the BPS, or take a conversion course. If you are not sure whether you hold GBC status, please contact the BPS directly.
b. Adequate level of academic achievement
A first or second class honours degree in a relevant subject or equivalent.
All applications are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.
An assessed piece of coursework must also be submitted as part of the application for review by the programme director. This piece of work should include the use of statistical analysis (a practical report or dissertation).
c. Statistics and research methods training in the social sciences
This programme includes a one-year statistics sequence which you must normally pass in order to receive your award.
IELTS Academic- 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component)
TOEFL iBT- 85 overall (with a minimum of 18 in R, 17 in W&L, 20 in S)
Tuition
GBP
22,700