Forensic Psychology MSc

This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). It draws on Kingston University's established expertise in psychology and criminology.

You will be taught by research-active staff with special interests ranging from intimate partner violence, forensic mental health, and detection of deception. You will also benefit from the close links our staff have with forensic settings located in London and the surrounding area.

You will study the application of psychology in various forensic settings and be introduced to the role of the forensic psychologist. You will examine the legal aspects of forensic psychology (e.g. courts and sentencing) and factors that may lead to criminal behaviour.

Your work placement will last at least 15 weeks (two days a week). Settings include secure hospitals, children's homes, and youth offending teams. Alternatively, you may be offered a research placement reflecting your area of interest. You will have one-on-one supervision for your placement and dissertation.

Reasons to choose Kingston University

• This course is accredited by the BPS as fulfilling the requirements of Stage 1 training to become a Chartered Forensic Psychologist.
• Kingston has close links to forensic settings in London and the surrounding area. Guest speakers are active practitioners in forensic services from prisons, and low, medium, and high security hospitals (for example, Broadmoor).
• A placement in a setting related to forensic psychology practice.

• A 2:1 or above honours degree or equivalent in psychology with BPS accreditation. Selection will include an interview.

• IELTS of 6.5 overall, with 7.0 in writing and at least 6.0 in all other elements.

Students have gone on to further training in forensic and clinical psychology after having obtained posts as assistant psychologists in forensic settings. Students have also gained employment in a variety of organisations including children's services, charities and other destinations in the criminal justice system.