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PostgraduateMSc

Forensic Psychology

Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff, Wales
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1 yearDuration
£17,600Per Year (Intl)
£11,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Forensic Psychology at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding human behaviour. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Forensic Psychology is the practice and application of psychological research relevant to crime, policing, the courts, the criminal and civil justice system, offenders, prison, secure settings, offender management, health and academic settings as well as private practice. It looks at the role of environmental, psychosocial, and socio-cultural factors that may contribute to crime or its prevention. The primary aim of Forensic Psychology as an academic discipline is to develop understanding of the processes underlying criminal behaviour and for this improved understanding to impact on the eff... International tuition fees are £17,600 per year, home/UK fees are £11,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Criminal Behaviour and Offender Psychology
Forensic Assessment and Risk Evaluation
Mental Health and the Criminal Justice System
Offender Rehabilitation and Management
Psychology of Violent and Sexual Offending
Advanced Research Methods in Forensic Psychology
Psycholegal Issues and Expert Witness Practice
Dissertation in Forensic Psychology
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,600

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,600

Home Student Fee

£11,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
30%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
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