Forensic Psychology

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree

Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree with a 2:1 or higher.

English Language Requirements

International applicants will be required to show proficiency in English. Overseas students must provide evidence of proficiency in English - IELTS 6.5 band score (minimum of 6.5 for reading and writing and no less than 6.0 for the speaking and listening components) or above is proof of this.

If you are an international student, you should check your country page for a list of the equivalent qualifications we accept from around the world and more information about English language requirements.

Accreditation for Prior Learning (APL)

We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.

The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.

Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL).

Months of entry

September

Course content

Get ready for a career in forensic psychology with this British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited course. This course will equip you with valuable professional insight and the skills necessary to progress into a career in forensic psychology. You will develop an awareness of the factors that can lead to criminal behaviour and the ways in which individuals can be supported to change. The course will also cover societal factors and disadvantages that contribute to antisocial behaviour, with a focus on victims, trauma, and mental health.

Building on our expert research and practice in the discipline, you will critically evaluate the current knowledge, theory, and evidence base in forensic psychology, while developing the skills and capabilities relevant to professional practice. The programme will utilise a range of practical techniques and research methods applicable to psychological enquiry. Forensic psychology is a growing field in the UK, offering multiple employment routes.

Information for international students

This course is open to international students. To find out more about entry requirements please visit our course page.