Overview

The Forensic Mental Health degree from Nottingham Trent University is designed to equip you with an extensive knowledge of theoretical and practical issues in forensic mental health and a critical awareness of the current philosophical, theoretical and methodological problems, debates and insights that shape the discipline. During the course you'll also gain a critical appreciation of ethical, cultural, and legal issues arising from mental health practice and research.

Careers and employability

When you graduate with an MSc Forensic Mental Health you will have the necessary skills to pursue professional careers in a range of mental health, forensic mental health, or forensic settings. You may choose to study this course if you already work in this area and hope to improve your prospects of promotion and career progression.

You may also want to pursue an academic and / or research career in a number of academic disciplines following graduation (by working as a research assistant or associate, for example, or by studying for a PhD). Psychology graduates with BPS GBR status may also be interested in this course if they are considering doctoral study towards a career as a clinical or counselling psychologist.

The majority of graduates have tended to pursue, or to return to, applied employment in a range of forensic mental health settings. Recent graduates have pursued careers as:

Case worker
Mental health support worker
Nurse
Worker for the Ministry of Justice
Assistant psychologist
Healthcare assistant
Social Worker

You may also want to pursue a career in the prison service or secure hospitals.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Forensic Mental Health

Explanations of Crime, Criminal Behaviour and Victimisation

Clinical Research Methods

Research and Professional Skills

Contemporary Issues in Mental Health

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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More details

There are no masters application deadlines. Applications should be submitted before the end of July for September intake.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

You will need an undergraduate degree (minimum 2.2) in Psychology or an allied discipline such as social science, nursing, health related practice, or law or other recognised equivalent qualification.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17850 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

8750 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part-time: £4,375 / £8,925

Living costs

Nottingham

United Kingdom

583 - 978 GBP / month

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

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