Manchester Metropolitan University

Forensic Psychology

Manchester Metropolitan UniversityManchester, United Kingdom

Course overview

Psychology is the science of human behaviour and mind. It is concerned with individual psychological processes and the social context of how we think and interact with the world around us. Forensic psychology applies these processes and knowledge to legal domains, helping shape how the police, courts, prisons, and probation services understand and react to victims, witnesses, and offenders.

Forensic psychology practitioners assess and work with offenders, victims and witnesses to crime, and give evidence in court. They might carry out risk assessments on offenders with mental health issues, wo

Key highlights

  • Applies psychological science to policing, courts, prisons and probation
  • Explores how justice services understand victims, witnesses and offenders
  • Covers individual psychological processes and their social context
  • Introduces practitioner work such as offender risk assessment and court evidence

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 128 — 128 UCAS tariff points GCE A levels - grades ABB or equivalent, to include at least one relevant subject.
  • A-level: ABB — or equivalent, to include at least one relevant subject
  • BTEC: DDM — BTEC National Extended Diploma
  • Access to HE Diploma — Pass overall with a minimum 128
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include English Language, Mathematics

Scholarships

  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    £2,000 for each year of your degree.

    Up to £2,000

  • Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Sports Scholarship

    The total package is worth up to £10,000 per year. Additional support is available for exceptional applicants.

  • Vice-Chancellor’s International Regional Scholarship

    Value: 50% of tuition fees in the first year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Trainee forensic psychologist
  • Assistant psychologist
  • Probation services officer
  • Prison officer
  • Police officer
  • Victim support worker

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £21,500 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 Manchester Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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