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Forensic Psychology at University of Greenwich - UCAS

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2026 - 2027
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Course summary

This MSc Forensic Psychology will teach you how to understand serious crime from a number of perspectives. Our Forensic Psychology Master’s degree is designed to prepare you with knowledge and skills required for a career in a forensic setting. While we will do some myth busting around the glamorisation of this field, expect to be as fascinated by this topic as you will have imagined. The team responsible for your learning and development throughout this course all have extensive experience working with the police, prison service and the NHS. Everything we teach has applied significance – we will share research and practice with you which has been developed ‘in the field’, providing an experience which will feel as though you are on the cutting edge of developments in this area. The BPS accreditation means that by obtaining this MSc, you will be completing the first stage in your professional training required to become a qualified practitioner and an accredited Chartered Forensic Psychologist. This course is now accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). What you should know about this course

  • Located at the University's iconic Greenwich Campus
  • This course uses a blended delivery approach with online lectures to deliver core content and face-to-face seminars to build experiences of applying understanding
  • You will investigate the experiences of those who commit crimes as well as those who become victims of crime
  • You will have the opportunity to construct and carry out applied research projects in the field.

Modules

All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.

Assessment method

Students are assessed through a combination of assessment methods depending on the modules chosen. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

Entry requirements

An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, in Psychology accredited by the BPS Or An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above, and successful completion of a research methods assessment. Further information about entry: To start “Stage 2” towards becoming a Chartered Forensic Psychologist in the UK, in addition to an accredited MSc in Forensic Psychology (like this course) you must have Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) membership. This is typically obtained through a British Psychological Society (BPS)-accredited undergraduate or conversion degree (we offer the MSc Psychology Conversion degree here at Greenwich). If you studied Psychology overseas, it may also be possible to obtain GBC, if your undergraduate degree contained sufficient psychology content, as reviewed by the BPS (you must apply to the BPS directly). If your intention is to become a Chartered Forensic Psychologist, you can complete this MSc in Forensic Psychology before or after your BPS-accredited undergraduate degree, conversion course or GBC application. The background in psychology and research methods conferred by meeting GBC requirements are helpful but not essential for this MSc course. See our website for more information.

English language requirements

We accept a wide range of English language qualifications. For our English entry requirements, please click on the link below. https://www.gre.ac.uk/international/help-and-support/courses

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Channel Islands £11800 Whole course
Republic of Ireland £11800 Whole course
England £11800 Whole course
Northern Ireland £11800 Whole course
Scotland £11800 Whole course
Wales £11800 Whole course
EU £18700 Whole course
International £18700 Whole course

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

These fees are currently set for 2026/27 entry. For more information, please visit: https://www.gre.ac.uk/finance/fees

Sponsorship information

We understand that the transition into postgraduate study can be confusing when it comes to finances. The University of Greenwich has a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and other financial support measures to support students that require it most. More information can be found on our website at www.greenwich.ac.uk/finance/funding-your-studies

Forensic Psychology at University of Greenwich - UCAS