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Master of Science in Forensic and Investigative Psychology

Global University Systems (GUS) - Canterbury Christ Church University - Canterbury Campus

UK,England

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 15,500/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1960

Total Students: 15,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

N Holmes Rd, Canterbury CT1 1QU, United Kingdom

Overview
Key Facts
Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Science in Forensic and Investigative Psychology

Program Overview

This BPS Accredited MSc Forensic & Investigative Psychology aims to develop your knowledge of various theories, concepts, research and professional practice skills to support your progression to become a (Registered/Chartered) Forensic Psychologist or forensic/investigative practitioner. The course adopts an applied approach to teaching and learning with an emphasis on the scientist-practitioner model and 'educating the whole person' approach (personally, professionally and academically).

Throughout the course you will develop the practical and academic skills needed to become a confident, professional and reflective forensic & investigative psychology practitioner. This applied approach to learning, combined with specialist teaching from a range of professionals and academics from the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Social Sciences, including: Psychology; Salomons Institute for Applied Psychology and School of Law, Policing and Social Sciences will enhance your learning experience and support your development of transferable and practical forensic & investigative psychological skills.

This course is designed for psychology graduates working in, or intending to work in forensic settings (e.g. probation services, victim support services, prisons, forensic psychologist in training) and wishing to pursue specialised training in forensic &/or investigative psychology. We also provide you with opportunities to study and/or attend events alongside other MSc students, thereby enhancing your exposure to a diverse range of students and professionals. Furthermore, students are able to access the Salomons library, which is one of the best bespoke clinical psychology libraries in the country, with a specific forensic section.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

14 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

12 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 15,500 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Global University Systems (GUS) - Canterbury Christ Church University - Canterbury Campus

CAD 9,207 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 7.0 Minimum Listening - 6.5 Minimum Reading - 6.5 Minimum Writing - 7.0 Minimum Speaking - 6.5

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.

Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Careers

This course has a strong focus on students gaining key skills for potential employability, including being a stepping stone towards a career in forensic &/or investigative psychology and/or further education. Therefore, upon successful completion of the course students will have gained a range of valuable specific and transferable professional and academic skills to help them pursue a career within forensic &/or investigative psychology.
Upon completion of this course, students may explore opportunities to work within forensic environments, seek employment with forensic mental health services (e.g. NHS, private sector), pursue employment as a probation officer, prison officer, assistant psychologist or police officer roles or further education (e.g. PhD, Doctorate clinical and Forensic Psychology).
Further education students may consider upon completion of this programme may include: MSc Research, PhD, Doctorate Clinical Psychology; Doctorate Clinical/Forensic Psychology, Stage 2 Qualification in Forensic Psychology or other postgraduate degrees that may support career progression.

Scholarships

International Student Scholarship Award (Early Bird Discount)

We offer the International Student Scholarship Award, providing a £1500 fee discount for international students starting postgraduate course in January 2024.

Only applicable for students applying before 30^th September 2024.

This program offers a 1500 scholarship for Sep 2024 Intake.

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.