
Forensic Psychology - MSc
University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom
Course overview
Immerse yourself in the only MSc programme that offers an entire module on offender cognition, explore relapse prevention, sex offenders with learning disabilities and the socio-demographic and psychological factors that lead to behaviours in some individuals and not others. This course is accredited by The British Psychological Society (BPS) and satisfies the academic component of professional training required to become a chartered forensic psychologist. Build on existing knowledge, abilities and skills by developing both in basic and advanced contemporary statistical and methodological issues in psychology.
This degree will prepare you for doctoral study, an academic career or a job in the NHS as a psychologist.
Key highlights
- Accredited by The British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Covers academic stage of training for chartered forensic psychologist status
- Only MSc offering an entire module on offender cognition
- Explores relapse prevention and sex offenders with learning disabilities
- Develops basic and advanced contemporary statistical and methodological skills
- Prepares graduates for doctoral study or NHS psychologist roles
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship
Scholarship value up to £10,000.
Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship
Tuition fee discount scholarship of £6,000.
Up to £6,000Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award
Awards of up to £3,000
Kent Business School MBA Scholarship
50% off Tuition Fee.
Up to 50% of feesKent Graduate Scholarship
20% fee reduction for post-graduate taught programmes at the University of Kent.
Up to 20% of feesKent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught
Scholarship value - £5000
Up to £5,000Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught (KBS)
Scholarship value £3000
Up to £3,000Kent LLM Solicitors’ Practice Scholarship (Canterbury)
£2,000 tuition fee discount (Home Students); £2,000 tuition fee discount (Overseas Students).
Up to £2,000Sasha Roberts Scholarship
£3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.
Up to £3,000The “Ambition” Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates
£1,500 for Full Time UK students; £750 per year for Part Time UK students; £3,000 for Full Time Overseas students.
The CAMEMS Scholarship
£3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.
Up to £3,000The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates
£5,000 for UK students (£2,500 per year for part time students).
Careers this course leads to
- Forensic psychologist
- Trainee forensic psychologist
- NHS psychologist
- Academic researcher
- Psychology lecturer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £11,400 per year | International: £23,500 per year
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 Kent, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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