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PostgraduateMSc

Forensic Psychology

Royal Holloway, University of London
Egham, England
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1 yearDuration
£27,000Per Year (Intl)
£14,900Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Forensic Psychology at Royal Holloway, University of London is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding human behaviour. Based in Egham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our Forensic Psychology Masters degree is jointly delivered by the School of Law and the Department of Psychology. By choosing this course at Royal Holloway you will be trained in the research-practitioner model for careers either in forensic psychology or applied psychology, and gain transferable skills that provide a valuable basis for careers in a wide range for fields. A solid foundation in scientific research methods is developed so that you can design, conduct and analyse empirical psychological research. International tuition fees are £27,000 per year, home/UK fees are £14,900 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Research Methods in Psychology
Criminal Behaviour and Offender Assessment
Psychology and the Law
Qualitative Research Design and Analysis
Psychopathology in Forensic Contexts
Quantitative Data Analysis and Statistics
Expert Witness Testimony and Legal Processes
Forensic Psychology Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.575.5
PTE Academic69

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£27,000

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£27,000

Home Student Fee

£14,900

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

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

59%Working
11%Studying
12%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
44%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Royal Holloway, University of London

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