Overview

Through the Forensic Psychology from University of Westminster you’ll gain a critical academic understanding of the factors that may contribute to a wide variety of forms of offending. You’ll be encouraged to consider the role and limitations of causal explanations for offending in the development of offender treatments and services. This course will prepare you to work in settings where forensic psychology is practised, providing you with the key skills , from inter-disciplinary working, risk for violence assessment, vulnerability and ethics, to continuing professional development and report writing. Upon graduation, you’ll be equipped with knowledge of the legal system and the role of a forensic psychologist, as well as the ways theory and research in psychology can be applied to legal issues.

The course explores current topics within Forensic Psychology, including Vulnerability and Neurodiversity in Criminal Justice, Sexual and Violent Crime, Investigative Psychology, and Ethical Practice. These topics, plus the opportunity to complete a Forensic Volunteering placement and the application of real-world data in our Forensic Data Analysis module ensure that you’ll graduate ready to begin work as a trainee Forensic Psychologist and apply your learning to real cases and scenarios.

Career opportunities:

Graduates from this course will be prepared to work at organisations such as:

NHS
HMPPS
Charities
Private health and care providers
Civil Service: Home office, UK Police
Courts and justice systems
Academia and research

Job roles:

This course will immediately prepare you for roles in a variety of areas, including:

Trainee Forensic Psychologist
Assistant Psychologist/Forensic Psychologist
Forensic research and teaching
Charity worker
Support worker
Research Assistant

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Criminal Justice: Vulnerability and Neurodiversity
Forensic Data Analysis: Real World Applications
Forensic Volunteering Work Experience
Investigative Forensic Psychology
Professional Ethical Forensic Practice

Key information

Duration

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

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-09-10 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2027-07-21 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

London, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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125

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4.5

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59

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:1 or above in a BPS-accredited psychology undergraduate degree (or equivalent through a (psychology conversion course) conferring Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) is typically required.
Applicants with a 2:2 or equivalent in an eligible degree are also encouraged to apply and will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Applicants with International qualifications, will be required to show evidence that their undergraduate degree is eligible for GBC.
Applicants must contact the British Psychological Society independently to verify this and upload the proof along with their application. For information, please check the BPS website.

Tuition Fees

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18685 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11315 GBP / year

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Additional Details

Part time:

UK Fees £5,660
International Fees £9,340

Living costs

London

United Kingdom

1137 - 2157 GBP / month

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