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Doctorate in Forensic Psychology at University of Manchester - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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Course summary

Programme Aims The Post Qualification Professional Doctorate in Forensic Psychology programme aims to provide you with the opportunity to:

  • Create and interpret new knowledge, through original research or other advanced scholarship, of a quality to satisfy peer
review, extend the forefront of the discipline, and merit publication;
  • Systematically acquire and understand of a substantial body of knowledge which is at the forefront of the forensic
psychology;
  • Develop the general ability to conceptualise, design and implement a project for the generation of new knowledge,
applications or understanding at the forefront of the discipline, and to adjust the project design in the light of unforeseen problems;
  • Develop qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and
largely autonomous initiative in complex and unpredictable situations, in professional environments. Programme learning outcomes At the end of the Professional Doctorate in Forensic Psychology programme successful graduates are expected to be able to:
  • Make informed judgements on complex issues in the specialist field of forensic psychology, often in the absence of
complete data;
  • Communicate ideas and conclusions clearly and effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences;
  • Undertake applied research and development at an advanced level, contributing to the development of new techniques,
ideas or approaches;
  • Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of applicable techniques for research and advanced academic enquiry.

Entry requirements

Candidates should be registered forensic psychologists and should hold a master's degree in the relevant discipline with a merit or above classification.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this 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

For fees for entry in 2025, please view the course listing on our website.
Doctorate in Forensic Psychology at University of Manchester - UCAS