Forensic and Criminological Psychology MSc

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12 monthsProgram duration

28,200 USDTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

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Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MSc aims to advance students’ knowledge and skills acquired at undergraduate level, providing an in-depth knowledge of the discipline of forensic psychology. It covers academic research and theory and applied practice within the Criminal Justice and...
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The course receives unique input from currently practising forensic psychologists and other applied professionals, enabling students to develop a critical awareness of current issues, standards and developments in the field.

The course is offered by the Centre for Forensic and Family Psychology (CFFP) under the Academic Unit of Mental Health and Neurosciences, School of Medicine. The MSc programme adheres to a taught degree structure, and as such, students are registered as a Postgraduate Taught Student (PGT); applying the policies, procedures, and regulations for Postgraduate Taught Programmes at the University of Nottingham.

You can choose to complete this programme in one year through full-time study or two years through part-time study.

Professional organisations

The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and fulfils stage 1 of the BPS professional training in forensic psychology. The BPS is the learned and professional body, incorporated by Royal Charter, for psychology in the United Kingdom. The key objective of the Society is ‘to promote the advancement and diffusion of the knowledge of psychology pure and applied and especially to promote the efficiency and usefulness of members by setting up a high standard of professional education and knowledge’.

A proportion of students who complete Stage 1, may later go on to complete Stage 2 training. Stage 2 training forms the basis for registration as a Forensic Psychologist with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC), and is offered through other courses at the Centre for Forensic and Family Psychology. For this reason, the MSc closely draws upon relevant frameworks and standards from both the BPS and HCPC.

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Program overview

Main Subject

Psychology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

You can choose to complete this programme in one year through full-time study or two years through part-time study.

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Admission Requirements

IELTS

7.5+

Bachelor GPA

2:1 in psychology (or international equivalent) recognised by the BPS as conferring Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with a minimum grade of 60% overall, plus 60% in your final research project.

You'll also need:

two academic references from your most recent academic experience
academic transcript(s)
personal statement
abstract of your most recent research project

Program Duration

12 Months

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition Fee and Scholarships

Domestic Students

Tuition Fee/year

12,750 USD

Tuition Fee (Out of State)

International Students

Tuition Fee/year

28,200 USD

Other Expenses

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QS subject rankings

2013
#101-150
2014
#101-150
2015
#101-150
2016
#101-150
2017
#51-100
2018
#51-100
2019
#51-100
2020
#101-150
2021
#=92
2022
#=77
2023
#66
2024
#=62
2025
#=85

Ranking criteria

Overall

72.4

Academic Reputation

71.5

Citations per Paper

88.5

Employer Reputation

65.7

H-index Citations

81.3

International Research Network

51.9

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# =85QS Subject Rankings

12 monthsProgram duration

28,200 USDTuition Fee/year

YesScholarships

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Program overview

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