Overview

The Forensic Psychology and Mental Health 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.

Endorsement by the Royal Society for Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (RSA)Coventry University and the RSA have collaborated on a module concerning social and ethical responsibility.

You will be entitled to a 12-month fellowship of the RSA so you can access all RSA resources and platforms during your period of study. Once you have successfully passed the Project Planning and Ethics module, you will receive an RSA digital credential.

Career opportunities:

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

Youth offending
Trainee practitioner
Support worker in secure settings
Prison and probation officing

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Forensic Mental Health and The Criminal Justice System
Professional Practice in Forensic Mental Health
Project Planning and Ethics
Research Methods in Psychology
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

Organisational Behaviour Criminology 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

An undergraduate degree 2:2 or above (or international equivalent) in psychology.
IELTS: 6.5 overall, with at least 5.5 in each component area. If you don't meet the English language requirements, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

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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