Forensic Psychology (BPS Accredited) MSc
Manchester Metropolitan University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Forensic Psychology (BPS Accredited) MSc at Manchester Metropolitan University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in anatomy, physiology and pathology.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in anatomy, physiology and pathology
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of anatomy, physiology and pathology at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £32000 | £25000 | £29000 |
25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £34000 | £18000 - £27500 | £19000 - £30500 |
All anatomy, physiology and pathology courses of Manchester Metropolitan University
Salary of all UK Graduates of anatomy, physiology and pathology
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £25154 | £26830 | £32977 |
25-75 percentile range | £22123 - £29608 | £21022 - £35666 | £25332 - £42896 |
All anatomy, physiology and pathology courses in the UK
Course Description
Overview
Examine the role of psychologists in legal settings, advances in the psychological understanding of criminal behaviour, and offender assessment and rehabilitation.
Our masters course is specifically designed to meet the criteria of the BPS Division of Forensic Psychology Training Committee. It’s accredited as the first stage towards gaining Chartered Psychologist status with the BPS.
You’ll explore topics such as investigating and prosecuting crime, rehabilitation, and other current issues within forensic psychology.
In practical sessions, you might work on case formulations, complete violence risk assessments and undertake behavioural investigative advice reports.
As well as lectures, seminars and workshops, you’ll have the opportunity to hear from guest speakers to help you learn about what it’s like to work in the field. Past speakers include alumni talking about their careers, members of the local police force, and psychologists working in prisons.
Our course lecturers have forensic research and practice experience and draw on their experience to bring relevant examples to lectures. Some members of staff continue to work in forensic practice alongside their teaching here at Manchester Met.
Features and benefits
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Specialist course - A course for students who have Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the BPS.
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BPS criteria - Our course meets the criteria for MSc Forensic Psychology Programmes as outlined by the BPS Division of Forensic Psychology Training Committee.
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Outstanding facilities - You’ll have access to our specialist facilities for psychology demonstration and practice, which includes an fNIR imaging research device, 12 experimental testing laboratories and 6 psychology laboratories.
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Contemporary teaching - Our teaching staff includes practicing researchers, counsellors, and forensic, clinical, health and community psychologists.
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Research active department - Our department is home to the Stress, Health and Performance research group and the Neuroscience of Ageing and Impaired Mobility research group.
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Research active academics - Our staff engage in a wide range of research areas, including police decision-making, eyewitness and alibi evidence, expert witness evidence and juror decision-making.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Forensic Psychology (BPS Accredited) MSc at Manchester Metropolitan University
40% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
10% | Nursing Professionals |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
5% | Caring personal services |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Welfare Professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 5.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
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.
University Rankings
Positions of Manchester Metropolitan University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Manchester Metropolitan University in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #46
- #60
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- Psychology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #62
- #80
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- Psychology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #66
- #501
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- Psychology
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 26 October, 2022]
See all 30 university rankings of Manchester Metropolitan University
About Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University is a publicly funded institution, founded in 1970 in the city of Manchester. Located in the heart of the city, students can take full advantage of being less than a ten minute walk away from the City Centre. Academically, the university offers all of the more common Liberal Arts programmes, but also some less frequently seen subjects such as Criminology and Sociology. Graduate students can expect to enjoy the privacy and quiet of the university’s seventh floor, which is entirely dedicated to post-graduate and PhD studies.
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Student composition of Manchester Metropolitan University
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Total number of students enrolled at Manchester Metropolitan University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 27525
- postgraduates:
- 5195
- Total:
- 32720
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Forensic Psychology”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Forensic Psychology MSc | Royal Holloway, University of London | - | - | - | £12600 | £22800 | - | Egham | On campus Part-time | |
Forensic Psychology MSc | University of Portsmouth | - | - | - | £3470 | £6930 | - | Portsmouth | On campus Part-time | |
Criminology with Forensic Psychology MSc | Middlesex University | - | - | - | £64 | £99 | - | London | On campus Part-time | |
Forensic Psychology MSc | The University of Winchester | - | - | - | £9775 | £18300 | - | Winchester | On campus Part-time | |
Forensic Psychology MSc | Teesside University | - | - | - | £6695 | £14000 | - | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time | |
Criminology with Forensic Psychology MA | Kingston University | - | - | - | £5423 | £8690 | - | Kingston upon Thames | On campus Part-time | |
Investigative Forensic Psychology MSc | Bournemouth University | - | - | - | £10500 | £17500 | - | Poole | On campus Part-time | |
Forensic Psychology MSc | University of Greenwich | - | - | - | £11000 | £17450 | - | London | On campus Part-time | |
Forensic Psychology MSc | Swansea University | - | - | - | £9200 £9650 | £19550 £20550 | - | Swansea | On campus Full-time | |
Criminology and Criminal Psychology MSc | University of Greenwich | - | - | - | £11000 | £17450 | - | London | On campus Part-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 26 October, 2022
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023