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Master of Science in Forensic Psychology

University of Derby - Derby Campus

UK,England

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12 Months

Duration

CAD 14,900/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1992

Total Students: 19,685 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Kedleston Rd, Derby DE22 1GB, United Kingdom

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

Master of Science in Forensic Psychology

Program Overview

Our exciting MSc Forensic Psychology degree will equip you with the specialist knowledge and skills you need to advance your career as a forensic psychologist.

This programme is accredited with the British Psychological Society (BPS), thereby accounting for Stage 1 of the qualification for those who already hold Graduate Basis of Chartership (GBC) with the BPS
Choose a programme which offers a compelling blend of academic studies, research and practical experience
Learn from a teaching team made up of forensic practitioners and academics with considerable experience of working with offenders and victims in a range of forensic contexts
Benefit from a supportive and dynamic research environment where you will have the chance to pursue your own professional interests
Gain vital practical insights, including potential opportunities for real life experience within a related field
Broaden your professional options: this qualification is valuable for careers in a range of settings including prisons, secure units, hospitals, mental health services, police, probation services, courts, community organisations, charities and social enterprises

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Master's Degree

Application Processing Days

28 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

12 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
sep 2024		Closed
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 14,900 per year

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

Living Cost in University of Derby - Derby 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 - 6.5 - 6 - With No Band Less Than
PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 60.0

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

Minimum CGPA Required: 60.00 %

Additional Information

Careers

Students generally choose the MSc Forensic Psychology because they wish to pursue a career in Forensic Psychology.

Forensic Psychologists work across many agencies within the criminal justice system, primarily in prison and probation services, secure hospitals, the police, and the courts in roles such as:

Offender Manager
Probation Officer
Psychological Assistant
Offender Behaviour Programme Facilitator
Trainee Forensic Psychologist (stage 2 Qualification in Forensic Psychology)
Behavioural Support Mentor in a school
Mental Health Recovery Worker
Forensic Support Worker
Assistant Forensic Psychologist
Therapy Coordinator
Mental Health Adviser at a university
Academic or career in research

Scholarships

Date:- 09-03-23

https://www.derby.ac.uk/study/fees-finance/scholarships/

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.