Overview

The Forensic and Investigative Psychology course offered by Liverpool John Moores University strikes a balance between Forensic and Investigative Psychology topics and skills to widen career options for graduates.

The primary goal of forensic and investigative psychology as a discipline is to contribute to the understanding of why individuals engage in criminal behaviour and how they can be managed and rehabilitated back into society.

Employability

LJMU has an excellent employability record with 97% of our postgraduates in work or further study fifteen months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2025). Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Empirical Project Forensic and Investigative Psychology

Advanced Research Methods in Forensic and Investigative Psychology

Forensic and Investigative Psychology in Civil and Criminal Cases

Forensic Assessment and Intervention

Forensic Consultancy and Reflective Practice

Theory, Personality, and Mental Health in Forensic and Investigative Psychology

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-20 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Forensic Psychology View 45 other Masters in Forensic Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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7

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General requirements

Minimum 2:1 honours BPS accredited degree in Psychology or joint honours Psychology.

Must achieve 60% or above pass mark in final year research project/dissertation.
Must satisfy the BPS conditions for Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC).

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Tuition Fees

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18740 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

10530 GBP / year

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Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom

556 - 1035 GBP / month

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Disciplines

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