Forensic Psychology MSc

Nottingham Trent University

Course modalities offered

On campus - h City Campus
Sep 1, 2024 Part-time - 2 years

On campus - h City Campus
Sep 1, 2024 Full-time - 1 years

Key Course Facts

Student Dropout Rate	15% Proportion of students of Forensic Psychology MSc who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Duration	2 years - Part-time
Campus	On campus - City Campus
Degree	Master of Science, MSc
Subject	Forensic Psychology, Psychology

Student Dropout Rate	15% Proportion of students of Forensic Psychology MSc who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Duration	1 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - City Campus
Degree	Master of Science, MSc
Subject	Forensic Psychology, Psychology

Admission advice for international students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£21455	£18360	£22141
25-75 percentile range	£17911 - £25024	£13492 - £22848	£16777 - £27979

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
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Course Description

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.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

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

- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- (minimum of 6.0 in Writing)
- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
- (minimum of 6.0 in Writing)

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Forensic Psychology, MSc, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

A British Psychological Society (BPS) recognised undergraduate degree (minimum 2.1) in Psychology or an equivalent qualification that confers Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with the BPS. Applicants whose undergraduate degree is a 2.2 or equivalent will also be considered but will be required to demonstrate relevant forensic experience and ability to study at the required academic level.

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.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

University Rankings

Positions of Nottingham Trent University in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Nottingham Trent University in related subject specific rankings.

Social Studies & Humanities

- #25
- #36
Psychology

The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
- #32
- #39
Psychology

CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
- #18
- #101
Psychology

QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
- #13
- #131
Psychology

URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
- #18
- #151
Psychology

GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
- #32
- #201
Psychology

THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]

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About Nottingham Trent University

Established in 1843, Nottingham Trent University, also known as NTU, has four separate campuses spread throughout Nottinghamshire, with the main City Campus being located right in the heart of Nottingham. NTU is particularly recognised in British academia for having some of the best post-graduation employment statistics of any university in the UK, with the Institution helping more than 94% of their students get started in their chosen field.

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Student composition of Nottingham Trent University

Total number of students enrolled at Nottingham Trent University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:: 31595
postgraduates:: 5235
Total:: 36830

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

Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022

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Forensic Psychology MSc

Nottingham Trent University

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