Forensic Psychology
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• This programme is accredited with the British Psychological Society (BPS), thereby accounting for Stage 1 of the qualification for those who already hold Graduate Basis of Chartership (GBC) with the BPS • Choose a programme which offers a compelling blend of academic studies, research and practical experience • Learn from a teaching team made up of forensic practitioners and academics with considerable experience of working with offenders and victims in a range of forensic contexts • Benefit from a supportive and dynamic research environment where you will have the chance to pursue your own professional interests • Gain vital practical insights, including potential opportunities for real life experience within a related field • Broaden your professional options: this qualification is valuable for careers in a range of settings including prisons, secure units, hospitals, mental health services, police, probation services, courts, community organisations, charities and social enterprises
Key highlights
- Accredited by the British Psychological Society as Stage 1 training
- Delivered fully online, suiting working professionals and international students
- Same content as the on-campus forensic psychology MSc
- Taught by forensic practitioners experienced with offenders and victims
- Covers forensic risk assessment and case formulation
- Explores the criminal justice context of forensic psychology
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include Psychology; or above
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 120 A Level: BBB T Level: Merit BTEC: DDM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to…
- Degree: 2:2 — …(DFP), the GBC is a requirement Applicants whose undergraduate degree is a 2.2 should contact the Programme Leader
- A-level: BBB — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 120 A Level: BBB T Level: Merit BTEC: DDM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access…
- T-level: Merit — …looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 120 A Level: BBB T Level: Merit BTEC: DDM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diplom…
- BTEC: DDM — …Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 120 A Level: BBB T Level: Merit BTEC: DDM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credi…
- GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum
Scholarships
10% Alumni Discount
All other alumni will receive a 10% discount.
Up to 10% of fees25% Alumni Discount
The 25% alumni discount is available if you graduated in the academic years 2023/24 or 2024/25 and are fully enrolled on a postgraduate programme by July 2026.
Biomedical Science Excellence Scholarship
Two awards of £1,000 are available, and will be awarded as a tuition fee reduction in the second semester. Each recipient will also be allocated up to £500 to use to attend a conference.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Trainee forensic psychologist
- Prison officer
- Probation officer
- Secure unit practitioner
- Mental health practitioner
- Police staff
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,720 for the full course* | International: £17,500 for the full course
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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