Overview

The Forensic Psychology course from Coventry University is currently accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). If any changes occur with respect to our accreditation, we will seek to notify applicants and students as soon as possible.

This course is designed to fulfil Stage 1 requirements for becoming a Chartered Psychologist, provided you also possess the required Graduate Basis for Chartership. To be eligible for Chartership, you must also have an accredited undergraduate psychology degree or have completed an accredited conversion course before starting this MSc. For complete details, please visit the BPS website.

Career opportunities:

Whether you’re looking to step into a leadership role, specialise in psychology, or expand your professional portfolio, our Forensic Psychology MSc course could be the right fit for you.

Forensic psychology
Prison education
Further professional study and training
Prison and probation officing

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Offending Behaviour and the Criminal Justice System
Project Planning and Ethics
Research Methods in Psychology
Interventions with Forensic Client Groups
Forensic Risk Assessment and Management
Independent Research Project

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-05-18 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Coventry, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Educational Psychology Forensic Psychology View 5 other Masters in Forensic Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Reliable internet connection, a device such as a laptop and access to our online learning platform.

An undergraduate degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in psychology. Undergraduate degrees in science or social science may be accepted where at least 50% of your studies is in psychology and you can evidence curriculum study including research methods.

Technological requirements

Reliable internet connection, a device such as a laptop and access to our online learning platform.

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Tuition Fees

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5000 GBP / year

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5000 GBP / year

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Funding

Coventry University Online offers a range of regionalised pricing and discounts to students all over the world.

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