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PostgraduateMSc

Applied Forensic Psychology

Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£7,650Per Year (Intl)
£8,030Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Edinburgh Napier University, the MSc Applied Forensic Psychology provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in psychology. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. You will develop real-world professional skills, along with robust theoretical understanding, which will stand you apart as a job candidate. Your learning will be based on what the UK’s two largest employers of forensic psychologists told us that they need in a trainee forensic psychologist. When you graduate from the Master’s Programme in Applied Forensic Psychology, you will have rigorous analytical skills alongside practical skills, which will set you apart from others competing for the same jobs. International tuition fees are £7,650 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Forensic Assessment and Risk Evaluation
Criminal Psychology and Offender Profiling
Psychological Interventions in Custodial Settings
Research Methods and Design in Forensic Psychology
Mental Health and Vulnerability in Criminal Justice
Investigative Interviewing and Evidence Evaluation
Organisational Psychology in Criminal Justice Systems
Applied Research Project and Professional Practice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic56

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,650

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£7,650

Home Student Fee

£8,030

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

65%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
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