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PostgraduateCourse summary
Why this course?
- Accredited by the BPS.
- Delivered by Chartered Psychologists and HCPC.
- Top ten in the UK for postgraduate student satisfaction (PTES 2022, 2023).
- Jointly recognised as the best modern university in the country, and the best modern university in London for research excellence. (REF 2021). 77% of our research is ranked ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2021).
- You will be introduced to the key theoretical concepts and practical approaches relevant to the legal and criminal justice system.
- You will be encouraged to develop the ability to critically evaluate research, start thinking reflectively and communicate the knowledge you acquired to a wider, multidisciplinary, audience.
- From an investigative standpoint, you will develop a strong scientific understanding of the current theories of aetiology of criminal behaviour and the assessment of risk.
- You will gain an understanding of evidence for legal aspects in consideration for court cases, and sentencing and parole boards. You will be encouraged to think critically about methodological challenges and limitations arising from these topics.
- You will also learn how to appropriately conduct and disseminate your own research in preparation for the doctoral level, if you decide to pursue your studies further.
- Prison and probation services
- Rehabilitation units
- Secure hospitals
- Social services.
- The NHS
- Private sector healthcare
- Civil Service, including the Home Office
- Ministry of Justice
- The police
- The courts and justice system
- Education and research within universities.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Psychological Society
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to hold an upper second class honours degree (or recognised equivalent qualification). Applicants should have a degree in psychology or from a similar subject area (e.g. Criminology). Applicants whose degree is not accredited by the British Psychological Society (some psychology degrees and degrees from other disciplines) will be required to complete a conversion programme at the end of the MSc if they wish to complete further training as a Forensic Psychologist.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £11025 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £11025 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £11025 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £11025 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17325 | Year 1 |
| International | £17325 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Fees quoted for 2024
Provider information
University of Roehampton
Erasmus House
Roehampton Lane
Wandsworth
SW15 5PU