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Master of Forensic Psychology

Northumbria University

  • Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

BPS-accredited one-year Masters, The first stage towards registration as a forensic psychologist.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Forensic Psychology to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in police and justice system
  • Prison and rehabilitation. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • Clinical associate in psychology
  • Assistant psychologist
  • Therapy coordinator
  • Support worker
  • Police officer
  • Probation officer
  • Civil servant
  • Research associate
  • Lecturer

Curriculum

  • One-year full-time course. Modules: explanations of crime and victimology
  • Police and justice system
  • Prison and rehabilitation
  • Assessment and treatment of offenders
  • Professional forensic practice
  • Qualitative and advanced statistical methods
  • Mixed methods and a 40-credit forensic research project.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree in Psychology (or MSc equivalent)
  • Typically a 2:2 UK honours degree or equivalent (some courses 2:1 or a subject-specific degree)
  • Country equivalents at northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's degree (UK 2:2 honours or international equivalent), Usually in a related discipline for specialist MSc/MA courses, MBA and Business and Management accept any subject or substantial business experience, Relevant work experience considered on some courses, Some courses need a research proposal (MRes), Interview, Portfolio or professional registration.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT Not published
  • PTE Academic Not published
  • Cambridge Not published
  • Duolingo Not published

Work experience details

Bachelor's degree (UK 2:2 honours or international equivalent), Usually in a related discipline for specialist MSc/MA courses, MBA and Business and Management accept any subject or substantial business experience, Relevant work experience considered on some courses, Some courses need a research proposal (MRes), Interview, Portfolio or professional registration.

Documents you’ll need

  • University Transcripts
  • Bachelor's Degree Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Test Results (if required)
  • Personal Statement (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check Entry Requirements on the course page (usually a 2:2 degree
  2. IELTS) and the application deadlines. Click Apply Now on the course page and create an account in the applicant portal. There is no application fee. Provide qualifications
  3. Personal statement
  4. References and passport/visa documents. Some courses add a portfolio
  5. ATAS or DBS evidence. Accept the offer and pay the 5
  6. 500 GBP minimum tuition deposit. Receive the CAS and apply for the UK Student visa with proof of funds.

Other costs

Tuition per year£21,500 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£32,039 GBP

Program details

CampusCity Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Psychology
DepartmentForensic Psychology
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180,60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay5 years
Scholarship noteScholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.