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MSc Forensic Psychology

Sheffield Hallam University

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Course options

  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Collegiate Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Course summary

Study a British Psychology Society accredited course.
Work towards completing Stage One of the two-stage BPS chartership process.
Learn new research methods and conduct your own empirical project.
Gain consultancy skills, communicating with professional audiences.
Develop the knowledge, skills, values and academic approach to work in areas relating to forensic psychology.

On this course, you'll study both psychological theory and practice. You'll focus on investigative psychology, the role of psychology within criminal justice processes, and how offenders are assessed and treated. Upon graduation, you'll be prepared for a range of worthwhile career paths.

How you learn

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.

The course has a blended learning approach. You will attend for four 'block weeks' in October, November, February and March. The rest of your learning will be undertaken online, with screencasts, online activities and discussion threads. During block weeks, you will participate in workshop-based activities on topics in forensic psychology.

You learn through

  • workshop-based activities on campus
  • independent study
  • online activities
  • guest lecturers
  • screencasts

Future careers

This course prepares you to go on to Stage 2 of the chartership process, or further postgraduate study such as a PhD.

The course also prepares you for a career as a

  • crime analyst
  • police officer
  • researcher
  • interventions facilitator
  • assistant psychologist
  • trainee probation officer
  • appropriate adult
  • youth justice worker

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 17,205per year

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

University information

Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Hallam University

  • University League Table

    63rd

  • Campus address

    Sheffield Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, Sheffield, S1 1WB, United Kingdom

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Sheffield is a diverse student city in the centre of the UK that is home to over 60,000 students from all over the world.
Sheffield Hallam's relationships with top international companies helps students access internships and build connections for their future career.
Sheffield Hallam offers a range of scholarships and funding support to help towards the cost of studying in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    74th out of 118 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    119 56%

    86th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    59.0 59%

    80th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.97 74%

    85th

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