Course summary
- A new programme developed to look to the future of forensic psychology
- Delivered online (taught element and research) except for 1 week teaching blocks in each term - Autumn, Spring and Summer
- Combining the portfolio expertise in training therapeutic skills with training in complex forensic understanding
- Opportunity to join a programme engaged with a network of forensic providers across different forensic settings
- Commitment to interprofessional learning and development
- Supervisors with extensive experience in forensic and applied psychology
- Commitment to equity, inclusion and promoting diversity
- Assessment & formulation
- Therapy & Intervention skills
- Theories of offending
- Professional issues & ethics
- Mental health & neurodevelopmental disorders
- Risk assessment
- Psychology & the court system
- Psychology, law & criminal justice
- Leadership & consultancy
- Supervision
- Research
Modules
For a full list of compulsory and optional modules please visit our course page.
Assessment method
Please visit our course page for current assessment methods.
How to apply
International applicants
Our International Student Support can help you with what you need to do before you arrive and when you get here as a new international student. They offer ongoing support throughout your studies whether that be setting up a bank account or arranging healthcare. Our Global Chums Buddy Scheme and our Intercultural Cafe provide opportunities to meet staff and connect with students. INTO University of Exeter provide pre-sessional English courses for international students as well as free insessional support. For more information about entry requirements, bursaries and scholarships and how to apply please visit our course page.
Entry requirements
Graduate Basis for Registration (GBC) confirmed at time of application from the British Psychological Society. Plus one of the following 1st class or 2:1 psychology degree or a non-psychology degree plus completion of an accredited psychology conversion course. 2:2 undergraduate psychology degree plus a relevant research Masters, DPhil or PhD. 2:2 without a Masters if one of the contextual admissions criteria is met. You should be able to demonstrate research experience beyond undergraduate (e.g. audit). You should have relevant experience, preferably at least six months in a forensic setting, or extensive experience in a clinical setting that involves direct client work, that goes beyond just observation. You should be able to demonstrate an ability to manage conflicting perspectives. You should have experience of working with groups and managing complex relationships. You should have an understanding of forensic contexts (minimum criteria of this would be through an observation). You will need to pass an Enhanced Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS) check and obtain occupational health clearance. We actively welcome applicants from a diversity of backgrounds (e.g., culture, socio-economic status). For full details, including English language requirements and international equivalencies, please visit our course page.
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
Sponsorship information
We invest heavily in scholarships for talented prospective Masters students. This is in addition to the UK Government’s Postgraduate Loan Scheme. For information on how you can fund your postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter, please visit our course page.
Provider information
University of Exeter
Northcote House
The Queen's Drive
Exeter
EX4 4QJ