Forensic Psychology - MSc

Key highlights

• Study dangerous offenders in society and their victims
• Learn investigative psychology approaches for assisting police enquiries
• Examine the Criminal Justice System from a psychological perspective
• Explore the role of forensic psychologists across forensic settings

Entry requirements

Scholarships

• Bowater Financial Assistance Award

• Graduate Scholarship

  20% fee discount for BCU graduates undertaking Master’s or PhD study.

  Up to 20% of fees

• International Postgraduate Scholarships

  BCU is offering a scholarship of £3,000 to all self-funding international postgraduate students joining BCU on a full-time postgraduate taught Master’s degree in 2026.

  Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

• Trainee forensic psychologist
• Assistant psychologist
• Offender behaviour programme facilitator
• Probation officer
• Prison officer
• Victim support officer

Cost of study

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 Birmingham City University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.