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Forensic Psychology - MSc

Keele University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Keele University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The MSc Forensic Psychology programme provides a comprehensive pathway to a career in forensic psychology, offering unique opportunities by exploring psychological practice in the legal and criminal justice context, working with client groups such as offenders, victims, and individuals across the life span. You will benefit from direct learning with forensic lecturers, participate in an employer panel assessment, and have the option to undertake a work-based placement, ensuring practical, real-world forensic psychology experience.

This course is currently seeking accreditation from the British Psychological Society (BPS)

Course summary: The MSc Forensic Psychology programme provides a comprehensive pathway to a career in forensic psychology. You will specialise in areas of crime and victim/survivor support, including child witness testimony, crowd behaviour, and crimes that affect older adults such as domestic violence. Focus on psychology across legal and criminal justice contexts through conducting assessments and formulation of offending behaviour which can inform interventions aimed at reducing the risk of criminal behaviour. This may involve working with individuals of different ages, those who have offended or engaged in criminal behaviour and victims, helping you to progress on to offering evidence-based consultancy across various forensic settings. You will advance your skills with experiential learning opportunities, engage with professional practice through research, placement opportunities, and practitioner-based projects. You will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a forensic environment through our 'Professional Practice in Forensic Psychology' work placement module, enabling you to apply your theoretical and practical skills. Demonstrate your knowledge and expertise through an array of authentic assessments developed with input from forensic psychologists, to solve real-life challenges faced by external forensic organisations. At Keele, you can benefit from access to a suite of resources and equipment including the Forensic Science Simulation Centre which is home to a range of professional and domestic crimes scenes, to assist with independent research and your dissertation project, as well as the Moot Courtroom on campus. Throughout the programme, you will acquire a range of transferable skills in communication, research methods and critical evaluation, ready to pursue further study (PhD) or a rewarding psychology-related career. You will also develop your understanding of the British Psychological Societys (BPS) Code of Ethics and Conduct and the Health and Care Professions Councils (HCPC) Code of Ethics and Conduct to enhance your competencies.

Your career: Our programme will equip you to advance your professional career, working across a variety of sectors such as policing, criminal justice or the NHS. You may wish to work within social services, supporting families and young people, or explore careers in health services, rehabilitation units, secure hospitals or governmental organisations such as Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Justice, or Home Office. With an MSc in Forensic Psychology, you can broaden your career prospects across different roles such as: Mental Health Support/Recovery Worker, Rehabilitation Services Officer, Crime Analyst, Forensic Support Worker, Assistant (Forensic) Psychologist, Probation Officer, Community Officer, Social Worker, Research Assistant, Teacher, Charity Worker. Duration of study: Full time - 1 year, Part time - 2 years, Modular - Up to 5 years

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 17,700per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Keele University

  • University League Table

    61st

  • Campus address

    Keele University, Staffordshire, Keele, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    40th out of 118 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    129 60%

    56th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    24th

    10
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.96 74%

    87th

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