Entry requirements

Full-time:

A good Honours degree (2:1 or above) in Psychology that confers the GBC (Graduate Basis for Chartership) with the BPS (British Psychological Society).
Relevant forensic experience, ideally as an assistant psychologist. Although we do not stipulate the type or amount of relevant experience, ideally, applicants need to demonstrate that they have been applying psychological principles in a forensic setting, preferably under the supervision of a psychologist.
Trainees must complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (previously the Criminal Records Bureau check) before attending any placement. This course is exempt from the ‘Rehabilitation of Offenders Act’ and no convictions are considered ‘spent’, which means they must be declared.

NB: Qualifications must be completed and the required experience gained at the point of application.

Part-time:

A good Honours degree (2:1 or above) in Psychology that confers the GBC (Graduate Basis for Chartership) with the BPS (British Psychological Society) and must be working in a forensic setting.
Must be working in a relevant forensic setting and be given the title ‘Trainee Forensic Psychologist’ in their place of work. Trainees must also have access to weekly supervision by a qualified forensic psychologist in their workplace. The applicant’s employer must be willing to: allow them to attend University for teaching (every Thursday during term time + periods of block teach); to have time to work on their thesis elements (typically one day a week): as well as opportunities to rotate within the service and work with different client groups, in order to fulfil the requisite breadth of experience.
Trainees must complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (previously the Criminal Records Bureau check) before attending any placement. This course is exempt from the ‘Rehabilitation of Offenders Act’ and no convictions are considered ‘spent’, which means they must be declared.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This programme combines academic teaching, research, and professional training during forensic placements.

It is open only to psychology graduates who are registered with the BPS and who have the Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC status). Candidates will also need to have some prior experience of working in a forensic setting. Please see entry requirements for further information.

The programme, which sits within the Centre for Applied Psychology, has a long and distinguished history and was the first doctorate in forensic psychology to be established in the UK. The course benefits from having a number of HCPC registered practitioner psychologists on the staff team (who continue to practice), and from the input of many visiting lecturers who are experts in their field. Applying theory to practice is a key focus on the course.

The course boasts an impressive post-training employment record, with most trainees being offered employment by their placement setting in their final year. The course continues to hold a high reputation and Birmingham is regarded as one of the leading Universities in the UK.

Information for international students

IELTS level 7.0 with no element below 6.5

Fees and funding

UK students

£12,600 FT

International students

£23,310 FT Only

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

ForenPsyD
full time
36 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
part time
48 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name: Admissions Enquiries
Email: forensicpsych-admissions@contacts.bham.ac.uk

Phone: +44 (0)121 414 3344

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Forensic Psychology Practice Doctorate