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Master of Legal and Forensic Psychology
University of California, Irvine
- Irvine, United States
- 2 years
- English
- Online
- Master
About the program
Two-year interdisciplinary programme for careers where psychology intersects with law.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (1): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Demonstrate subject knowledge in Legal and Forensic Psychology. Use appropriate research and analytical methods
- Evaluate evidence and communicate reasoned conclusions.
Career outcomes
- Court liaison
- Intelligence analyst
- Court manager
- Research analyst
- Policy analyst
- Victims' advocate
- Law enforcement
- Case manager
- Program director
Curriculum
- Thirteen courses: seven required (Introduction to Legal and Forensic Psychology
- Data Analysis and Statistics
- Research Methods
- Psychology and Law
- Forensic Assessment
- Legal Reasoning and Jurisprudence
- and the Capstone) plus six electives. A capstone project replaces a thesis. No tracks.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Bachelor degree (about 16 years of schooling) from a recognised institution with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (programmes may set more)
- Some programmes require GRE or GMAT and letters of recommendation
- TOEFL iBT 80 or IELTS 7 unless the degree was taught in English.
Minimum GPA
3
Accepted academic background
Bachelor degree (or equivalent, About 16 years of schooling) from a recognised institution, Programme may require GRE/GMAT and letters of recommendation.
Documents you’ll need
- Bachelor Degree Transcript
- Bachelor Degree Certificate
- English Proficiency Results if required.
How to apply
- Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
- Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $8,639 USD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $155 USD |
| Deposit | $1,700 USD |
Program details
| Campus | Online |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Social Ecology |
| Department | Psychology |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 60 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 1 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 2 years.
Tuition is $8,639 USD per year. The application fee is $155 USD. The deposit is $1,700 USD. The estimated living cost is $20,580 USD.
The minimum GPA is 3.