Forensic Psychology

Nottingham Trent University
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Psychology

About this course

This British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited Forensic Psychology Masters degree is designed to prepare psychology graduates with the academic knowledge and skills necessary to conduct practical work and research within a forensic context. The BPS accreditation means that by obtaining the MSc in Forensic Psychology you'll be completing the first stage in your professional training required by the BPS to become a qualified practitioner within the field of forensic psychology (Chartered Forensic Psychologist).

The focus on blending research and practical expertise is reflected in the course team, which consists of forensic practitioners or academics who each have considerable experience working with offenders and victims in a range of forensic contexts in the UK. Attached to the MSc in Forensic Psychology is the Sexual Offences, Crime and Misconduct Research Unit (SOCAMRU), which incorporates a group of active researchers currently engaged in collaborative work with:

  • HM Prison Service

  • the Police Service

  • the National Health Service (NHS)

  • High Secure Hospitals.
  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Nottingham

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: Nottingham

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3219 Health associate professionals
    2462 Probation officers
    2229 Therapy professionals
    3214 Complementary health associate professionals
    2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists
    3229 Welfare and housing associate professionals

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Nottingham
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Psychology