Universities United Kingdom Nottingham Trent University Courses MSc Forensic Psychology

MSc Forensic Psychology
at Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 19,500
Country Rank#49
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5 TOEFL: 81

Program Overview

This British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited Forensic Psychology Masters degree is designed to prepare psychology graduates with the academic knowledge and skills necessary to conduct practical work and research within a forensic context. The BPS accreditation means that by obtaining the MSc in Forensic Psychology you'll be completing the first stage in your professional training required by the BPS to become a qualified practitioner within the field of forensic psychology (Chartered Forensic Psychologist).

The focus on blending research and practical expertise is reflected in the course team, which consists of forensic practitioners or academics who each have considerable experience working with offenders and victims in a range of forensic contexts in the UK. Attached to the MSc in Forensic Psychology is the Sexual Offences, Crime and Misconduct Research Unit (SOCAMRU), which incorporates a group of active researchers currently engaged in collaborative work with:

Course Content
Modules
- Explanations of Crime, Criminal Behaviour and Victimology
- Police, Justice System and Psychology
- Prison, Rehabilitation and Aftercare
- Assessment, Formulation and Treatment of Offenders and Victims
- Professional Forensic Practice
- Qualitative Research Design and Analysis One
- Mixed Methods
- Advanced Experimentation and Statistics One and Two
Entry Requirement
- You will need a British Psychological Society (BPS) recognised undergraduate degree (minimum 2.1) in Psychology or an equivalent qualification that confers Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the BPS.
- All applicants must explain why they want to study the Forensic Psychology course in their personal statement.
- Applicants whose undergraduate degree is a 2.2 or equivalent will also be considered, but will be required to demonstrate relevant forensic experience and ability to study at the required academic level.
- One academic and one vocational reference is required. Applicants who have not been in academic study for several years and cannot provide an academic reference will be required to provide a second vocational reference.
- Final selection is based on an interview process with members of the course team.
Fees & Scholarships
The cost of studying at Nottingham Trent University varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay £19,500 annually, to study in Nottingham Trent University.
Career Prospect
The job titles below give you an indication of the careers our recent MSc Forensic Psychology graduates are following:
- Mental health support worker
- Force intelligence research officer
- Assistant psychologist
- Research assistant
- Interventions facilitator in a prison
- Programme facilitator in a prison
- Healthcare support worker
- Analyst at a police force
- Review officer at a police force
- Psychology graduate intern

Cost Of Studying At Nottingham Trent University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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MSc Forensic Psychology at Nottingham Trent University