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Master of Forensic Psychology

University of Roehampton

London, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Master

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 (2): 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

Second-class honours degree (2:2
some programmes 2:1) from a recognised UK or overseas university
non-graduates with professional qualifications considered individually
India example: 2nd class in final year of Bachelors
Grade/entry criteria: Second-class honours degree (2:2 usual).

Accepted academic background

Second-class honours degree (2:2; some programmes 2:1) from a recognised UK or overseas university; non-graduates with professional qualifications considered individually; India example: 2nd class in final year of Bachelors

Language tests

IELTS 6.5
TOEFL iBT 89
PTE Academic 59
Cambridge 176
Institutional test mapped to IELTS

Documents you’ll need

Academic Certificates
Academic Transcripts
Personal Statement
Two Academic or Professional References
English Language Proficiency Evidence

How to apply

Review the programme entry requirements and application deadline. Complete the postgraduate application on the official university website. Upload degree certificates
Academic transcripts
English-language evidence where required. Submit any programme-specific references
Portfolio
Or research documents when applicable. Respond to any document requests or interview invitation. Accept the offer and complete enrollment.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£18,980 GBP
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Roehampton campus, London
Faculty or school	School of Psychology
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	180
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	2
Scholarship note	Eligible international taught postgraduate students may qualify for a Roehampton scholarship of up to GBP 4,000 depending on award, Academic achievement and course restrictions. Award eligibility depends on the programme and selection criteria.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
18 Dec 2026
34 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.