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Forensic and Investigative Psychology at Liverpool John Moores University - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

This masters degree has a strong emphasis on psychological investigation and exploring offending behaviour. Course highlights:

  • BPS Accredited. Designed to meet the Stage 1 training requirement for accreditation by the British Psychological Society (BPS) to become a Chartered Psychologist
  • Join an established and respected School of Psychology, with a thriving research culture
  • Learn through lectures, seminars and research projects
This masters degree 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. The teaching team have expertise across a wide range of forensic and investigative topics, both in research and practice. These topics relate to offenders and victims (with the recognition that many offenders have also experienced victimisation/adversity). Our small by design cohort size of just 15 students provides the opportunity for you to work closely with your peers and teaching staff, and have sufficient support to progress successfully through your degree.

Assessment method

To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme. Assessment methods on this course include: -essay assignments -practical reports -reflection portfolios -a research proposal and dissertation -literature reviews -oral presentations -research posters

Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree: -Minimum 2:1 honours degree in 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). Additional requirements: -Interview required: Completion of a successful interview is required for admission onto this programme. The interviews will take place in May 2025. International requirements: -IELTS: IELTS English Language at a minimum of 7.0 or equivalent, with no less than 6.5 in any single component. Extra Requirements: -The deadline for applications for this cycle is Monday 31st March - no applications submitted after this date will be considered. -Applicants are requested to submit an academic reference on letter-headed paper at the point of application. -International students applying to study a full-time taught Masters, MRes, MPhil or PhD at LJMU should check if they require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme or ATAS certificate.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9840 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9840 Year 1
Scotland £9840 Year 1
Wales £9840 Year 1
International £18250 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Forensic and Investigative Psychology at Liverpool John Moores University - UCAS