Forensic Psychology MSc
Kingston UniversityPenrhyn Road, United Kingdom
Course overview
Learn to unpick the psychological underpinnings of criminal behaviour You will be taught by research-active staff with special interests ranging from intimate partner violence, forensic mental health, and detection of deception. This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as fulfilling the requirements of Stage 1 training to become a Chartered Forensic Psychologist. Meaning you will graduate ready to either continue your training to become a chartered forensic psychologist or pursue a career in the prison and probation services, crime analysis or education.
Join the Kingston School of Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences. Our degrees are underpinned by a vibrant research culture and delivered by a blend of practitioners and academics who are dedicated to equipping you with the employability skills to thrive in your career. You will have a wealth of opportunities outside the classroom to further your learning and gain hands-on experience in your chosen field.
You will also benefit from the close links our staff have with forensic settings located in London and the surrounding area. Guest speakers are active practitioners in forensic services, such as prisons and low, medium, and high security hospitals (for example, Broadmoor). The course helped the application for my current job at a psychiatric hospital.
In addition, I often find myself referring back to what I learnt on the course and applying it at work. Raminta, Forensic Psychology MSc
Key highlights
- BPS-accredited as Stage 1 training towards Chartered Forensic Psychologist
- Taught by research-active staff in intimate partner violence and deception detection
- Guest speakers from prisons and secure hospitals such as Broadmoor
- Close staff links with forensic settings across London and surrounding area
- Delivered by a blend of practising professionals and academics
- Opportunities outside the classroom to gain hands-on forensic experience
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — to include Psychology; or above
Scholarships
Alumni Discount
Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.
Up to 10% of feesChelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award
The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.
Up to £2,500Chevening Scholarships
Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.
International Merit-Based scholarships
The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.
Up to £5,000Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship
The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.
Postgraduate Progression Scholarship
The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.
The Kingston Impact Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.
Up to £5,000The Kingston MBA Scholarship
Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- Trainee forensic psychologist
- Prison officer
- Probation officer
- Crime analyst
- Assistant psychologist in a psychiatric hospital
- Psychology lecturer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £11,400 per year | International: £18,700 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 Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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