Forensic and Criminological Psychology MSc
University of Nottingham
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MSc - Master of Science

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22-SEP-25

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22-SEP-25

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Course overviewThe MSc aims to advance students’ knowledge and skills acquired at undergraduate level, providing an in-depth knowledge of the discipline of forensic psychology. It covers academic research and theory and applied practice within the Criminal Justice and Forensic Mental Health Systems.The course receives unique input from currently practising forensic psychologists and other applied professionals, enabling students to develop a critical awareness of current issues, standards and ...Read more

Course overview

The MSc aims to advance students’ knowledge and skills acquired at undergraduate level, providing an in-depth knowledge of the discipline of forensic psychology. It covers academic research and theory and applied practice within the Criminal Justice and Forensic Mental Health Systems.

The course receives unique input from currently practising forensic psychologists and other applied professionals, enabling students to develop a critical awareness of current issues, standards and developments in the field.

The course is offered by the

  • Centre for Forensic and Family Psychology
  • (CFFP) under the Academic Unit of Mental Health and Neurosciences, School of Medicine. The MSc programme adheres to a taught degree structure, and as such, students are registered as a Postgraduate Taught Student (PGT); applying the
  • policies, procedures, and regulations for Postgraduate Taught Programmes
  • at the University of Nottingham.

    You can choose to complete this programme in one year through full-time study or two years through part-time study.

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    International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route. Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

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    30th

    Modules

    Modules (Year 1)
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    Entry requirements

    2:1 in psychology (or international equivalent) recognised by the BPS as conferring Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with a minimum grade of 60% overall, plus 60% in your final research project.

    Tuition fees

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    £12,750 per year

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    £28,200 per year

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    Students from EU

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    £28,200 per year

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    University of Nottingham
    University of Nottingham , Nottingham

    The University of Nottingham is a pioneering institution with a long and distinguished heritage in education....

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    University of Nottingham NOTTINGHAM NG7 2RJ United Kingdom
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