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Applied Forensic Psychology

MSc
Duration
1 year
Start
September 2025
Delivery
In-person

Our MSc in Applied Forensic Psychology gives you the skills to assess, intervene and care for victims and offenders. It will foster your professional growth, develop your report writing and presentation skills, methodological rigour, research expertise, independent learning and critical thinking.

Why study with us

  • Through supportive seminars, lectures, coursework, and independent study you’ll gain key academic skills in Applied Forensic Psychology.
  • As part of your assessment, you’ll research an area of Forensic Psychology that really interests you and it’ll develop your organisational and communication skills.
  • You’ll study modules about advanced methods in psychology, applying psychology to the legal process, attributes of offenders and victims, forensic mental health and risk assessment, professional practice and intervention.
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What you'll do

  • We’ll actively support you with gaining the skills and experience you need to work towards a future career in the world of Forensic Psychology.
  • You’ll have access to extensive laboratory facilities in the Darwin Building, as well as a dedicated study space for postgraduate students.
  • You’ll be taught by forensic psychologists working within a range of secure settings who will support you to complete assignments that have a practical focus.

Modules

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

Looking to start your postgraduate journey?

Our range of subjects and study modes can support your goals. Take your next step with a postgraduate degree.

How to apply

Academic expertise

CI
Dr Carol A. Ireland
Reader in Aggression
JB
Dr Jo Bryce
Senior Lecturer
ML
Dr Michael Lewis
Senior Lecturer
Dr Paul Seager
Senior Lecturer
Dr Simon Chu
Senior Lecturer

Accreditations

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My time at UCLan gave me the theoretical knowledge and confidence to have more in-depth and meaningful conversations, provide input into how to approach specific service users, and have the self-belief to tackle difficult scenarios.
Ethan Westmorland in graduation robe
Ethan Westmorland
MSc graduate and now Interventions Facilitator at HMP Frankland
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Future careers

A number of our MSc Applied Forensic Psychology graduates take up trainee Forensic Psychologist positions or go on to other careers in the legal and/or criminal justice system. 

Entry requirements

  • Applicants should have a minimum of a 2:1 Honours Degree in Psychology (or an equivalent Psychology qualification) recognised by the BPS as conferring GBC
  • Students with a degree that does not confer GBC but has a good match of curriculum and/or with a relevant lower Second Class Honours degree including a good quality dissertation/research project will be considered on an individual basis
  • A minimum IELTS score of 6.0 with no component score lower than 5.5, or equivalent qualifications

Fees and funding

2025/26
UK
Full-time£11,500 per year
Part-time£1,278 per 20 credits
International
Full-time£17,900 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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This course is delivered by the School of Psychology and Humanities

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

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