Cardiff Metropolitan University
Forensic Psychology (Practitioner Programme) PgDip
Cardiff Metropolitan University

Course modalities offered
  • On campus - h Llandaff Campus
  • Sep 1, 2024 Part-time - 5 years
  • On campus - h Cardiff Met - Llandaff
  • Sep 1, 2024 Full-time - 2 years
  • On campus - h Cardiff Met - Llandaff
  • Sep 1, 2024 Part-time - 5 years
  • On campus - h Llandaff Campus
  • Sep 1, 2024 Full-time - 2 years

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23859 £19123 £20996
25-75 percentile range £19362 - £27716 £13372 - £24754 £14943 - £27676
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
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Course Description

This course is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and, upon completion, provides students with eligibility to apply to the register to practice as Forensic Psychologists in the UK.

The course is designed to be placement based, with various workshops for students as well as clinical and academic supervision. Workshops are usually delivered in block teaching sessions and students are expected to be in Cardiff for around 15 days over the course of their study. We have students from all over the UK so we aim to make access to workshops as straightforward as possible for those students who have to travel long distances to attend.

Each student will be allocated both a clinical supervisor and an academic supervisor – at least one of these supervisors will be an appropriately qualified and experienced Forensic Psychologist. Students should consider the availability of a forensic psychologist who is willing and able to offer supervision in their workplace or placement site for the duration of their studies.

Please note: Applications for this programme will close on 10th June 2022

Grading & Study Time

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Students are assessed for competency and professionalism. There are 6 modules that students will complete. The largest of these are the Portfolio modules where students will gather exemplars of their work with forensic psychology service users following the processes of assessment, intervention, evaluation and recommendation. Additionally, students will complete four reflective report modules on aspects of their practice; Functional Assessment and Formulation, Ethical and Professional Practice, Teaching and Training and Consultancy.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All other courses
    • 5.5
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 6.0
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Forensic Psychology (Practitioner Programme), PgDip, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Applicants will be expected to have a BPS accredited Undergraduate degree and a BPS accredited Masters degree in Forensic Psychology (or equivalence of BPS Stage 1 training in forensic psychology). In addition to the academic qualifications detailed above, applicants will be expected to demonstrate extensive experience in applied forensic psychology. Students will need to able to evidence English language skills of IELTS level 7 with a minimum of 6.5 on each subtest.

Costs

Tuition Fees Forensic Psychology (Practitioner Programme) PgDip

Ireland £3150 year 1
England UK £3150 year 1
Northern Ireland £3150 year 1
Scotland £3150 year 1
Wales £3150 year 1
Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of Cardiff Metropolitan University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Cardiff Metropolitan University in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #5 
    • #79 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #113 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

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About Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University, also known as CardiffMet, was established in 1976 in the small city of Cardiff, Wales. This university holds more than 1,000 student residence rooms, and it takes pride in that the accommodation here is more than just a place to sleep. Those living on-site have access to frequent and free social events taking place nearby, ensuring that those learning here have just as many opportunities to make connections as they do to succeed academically.

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Where is this programme taught

Llandaff Campus
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