Study MSc Forensic Psychology at Goldsmiths, University of London in the UK, Psychology and Neuroscience - School of Mind, Body and Society
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MSc Forensic Psychology

UK

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What will I learn?

This MSc provides the academic training required for a career as a forensic psychologist. The programme will introduce you to a range of psychological theories, methods and processes within the context of the legal, criminal and civil justice systems.This MSc provides the academic training required for a career as a forensic psychologist.The Masters is ideal if you're interested in training to become a forensic psychologist. It's also a perfect choice if you're already working in the criminal justice or forensic mental health systems and are keen to learn more about the theory and practice behind forensic psychology.The programme will introduce you to a range of psychological theories, methods and processes within the context of the legal, criminal and civil justice systems.Based at a research-led London university with strong links to forensic services, you’ll be taught by world-class researchers, and experienced practitioners from the NHS, and the prison and probation service.The MSc is led by chartered clinical and forensic psychologist Dr Brian McKenzie, and chartered psychologist Dr Adrian Scott, and includes contributions from world-class researchers and practitioners who will teach on the programme and supervise research projects.

Which department am I in?

Psychology and Neuroscience - School of Mind, Body and Society

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£20,000.00 (US$ 25,829) per year
Accommodation - Budget - GBP 158 - GBP 337 per week.

This is a provisional fee yet to be approved
Start date

September 2027

Venue

Goldsmiths Campus

New Cross, London,

London,

Greater London,

SE14 6NW, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

You should normally have (or expect to be awarded) the following qualification:

  • An undergraduate degree of at least second class standard in psychology or a similar relevant subject

You could, for example, be a Psychology graduate with the BPS Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) interested in working towards a BPS qualification in forensic psychology. Or you could be a practitioner working in the criminal justice and forensic mental health systems who doesn't plan to go on to qualify as a forensic psychologist but who wishes to gain further academic knowledge of the theories and practice of the discipline.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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