London,
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Type
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Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MSc Forensic Psychology in London United Kingdom | University of Roehampton
University of Roehampton
|
London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Taught)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
17,325
(c. USD23,115.88)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Our MSc Forensic Psychology program provides comprehensive training in the essential theories and practical methods used within legal and criminal justice contexts.
Throughout this intensive one-year program, you will:
Build a solid grounding in forensic psychology fundamentals.
Examine actual cases while translating theory into practice with career-focused training.
Acquire clinical expertise to conduct behavioral assessments and develop treatment plans for offenders.
Explore ethical guidelines, professional standards, and evidence-based approaches in forensic psychology.
The program's central aim is to foster awareness of forensic psychologists' diverse roles while equipping you for professional practice or advanced doctoral studies in this field.
Learning approach
Renowned practitioners - including Chartered and HCPC-registered Forensic Psychologists - will guide you through cutting-edge developments in the discipline.
You'll examine modern psychological frameworks for analyzing criminal behavior while honing your research evaluation, reflective thinking, and multidisciplinary communication skills.
From a research perspective, you'll develop rigorous scientific knowledge about current theories regarding criminal behavior origins and risk assessment methodologies.
You'll study evidentiary considerations for legal proceedings, including courtroom testimony and parole decisions.
The curriculum emphasizes critical analysis of methodological constraints and challenges within these specialized areas.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants are required to hold a second class honours degree (or recognised equivalent qualification).
Applicants should have a degree in psychology or from a similar subject area (e.g. Criminology).
Applicants need to hold Graduate Basis for Chartership by the BPS
Applicants whose degree is not accredited by the British Psychological Society (some psychology degrees and degrees from other disciplines) will be required to complete an MSc Psychology (Conversion) programme first, before applying for this programme. If you do not hold Graduate Basis for Chartership by the BPS, you are welcome to apply to the MSc Psychology of Forensic & Criminal Behaviour
You should usually hold a second-class honours degree (certain programmes may require a 2:1) from a recognised British or overseas university. Advice on recognition can be obtained from the Admissions Office. Non-graduates with appropriate professional qualifications will be considered on an individual basis by Programme Conveners, contact details can be found on the individual programme page. Applicants will be expected to apply and register for the full master's award. Those with a third-class honours degree are encouraged to complete an application as we will consider an applicant's wider circumstances in making a decision on an application.
IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each component.
Roehampton English Language Test- Mapped to IELTs scores, please refer to IELTS Academic above
TOEFL IBT - 89 overall with a minimum of 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking
Applicants should have a degree in psychology or from a similar subject area (e.g. Criminology).
Applicants need to hold Graduate Basis for Chartership by the BPS
Applicants whose degree is not accredited by the British Psychological Society (some psychology degrees and degrees from other disciplines) will be required to complete an MSc Psychology (Conversion) programme first, before applying for this programme. If you do not hold Graduate Basis for Chartership by the BPS, you are welcome to apply to the MSc Psychology of Forensic & Criminal Behaviour
You should usually hold a second-class honours degree (certain programmes may require a 2:1) from a recognised British or overseas university. Advice on recognition can be obtained from the Admissions Office. Non-graduates with appropriate professional qualifications will be considered on an individual basis by Programme Conveners, contact details can be found on the individual programme page. Applicants will be expected to apply and register for the full master's award. Those with a third-class honours degree are encouraged to complete an application as we will consider an applicant's wider circumstances in making a decision on an application.
IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each component.
Roehampton English Language Test- Mapped to IELTs scores, please refer to IELTS Academic above
TOEFL IBT - 89 overall with a minimum of 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking
Tuition
GBP
17,325