Universities United Kingdom Goldsmiths University of London Courses MSc Forensic Psychology

MSc Forensic Psychology
at Goldsmiths University of London

London, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 16,600
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

This MSc provides the academic training required for a career as a forensic psychologist.

Are you interested in training to become a forensic psychologist?
Or are you already working in the criminal justice or forensic mental health systems and keen to learn more about the theory and practice behind forensic psychology?

The programme will introduce you to a range of psychological theories, methods and processes within the context of the legal, criminal and civil justice systems.

Based at a research-led London university with strong links to forensic services, you’ll be taught by world-class researchers, and experienced practitioners from the NHS, and the prison and probation service.

Led by chartered forensic clinical psychologist Dr Caoimhe McAnena and chartered psychologist Dr Adrian Scott, the MSc includes
contributions from world-class researchers and practitioners who will teach on the programme and supervise research projects.

Course Content
Program structure

The programme is comprised of 7 compulsory modules and 1 option modules.

The compulsory modules are:
- Assessment and Intervention in Forensic Psychology
- Psychology, Crime and Law
- Professional Issues in Psychological Practice
- Research Design and Analysis
- Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Crime
- Statistical Methods
- Research Project
You then choose one option module, which may be selected from a range of courses offered in the Department of Psychology, for example:
- Psychopathology
- Addictive Behaviours
- Developmental Cognitive Neuropsychology
- Social Psychology of Social Problems: Intergroup perspective
- Social-Moral Development
- Advanced Quantitative Methods
- Statistical Data Analysis Project
- Investigative Forensic Psychology
Entry Requirement
You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least upper second class standard in psychology or a similar relevant subject.

You could, for example, be a Psychology graduate with the BPS Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) interested in working towards a BPS qualification in forensic psychology. Or you could be a practitioner working in the criminal justice and forensic mental health systems who doesn't plan to go on to qualify as a forensic psychologist but who wishes to gain further academic knowledge of the theories and practice of the discipline.

Subject to having GBC accreditation, completion of this Masters course will fulfil the requirements of Stage 1 training to become a Chartered Psychologist. For non GBC candidates the qualification will not be recognised as fulfilling Stage 1 DFP training, but will apply retrospectively if GBC is obtained at a later date.

If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme. If you need assistance with your English language, we offer a range of courses that can help prepare you for postgraduate-level study.
Fees & Scholarships
Annual tuition fees

These are the fees for students starting their programme in the 2022/2023 academic year.
- Home - full-time: £9990
- International - full-time: £16600
Career Prospect
Career Opportunity

Graduates of the programme will be well-qualified a wide range careers in:
- the criminal justice system
- health services
- civil society
Relevant career opportunities are available in the:
- prison and probation service
- NHS
- police and voluntary sector organisations
Many of these posts will be training positions to allow the completion of the Stage Two qualification in Forensic Psychology described above.

Cost Of Studying At Goldsmiths University of London

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MSc Forensic Psychology at Goldsmiths University of London