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PostgraduateMSc

Forensic Psychology and Mental Health

University of Manchester
Manchester, England
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1 yearDuration
£16,800Per Year (Intl)
£6,550Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Forensic Psychology and Mental Health at University of Manchester is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Manchester, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our MSc Forensic Psychology and Mental Health course is aimed at graduates who want to pursue a career as a Chartered Psychologist and/or register with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Forensic Psychologist. Completion of our MSc represents stage one of the training to become a Registered Forensic Psychologist . You will complete units examining professional practice in forensic psychology, psychology applied to legal and investigative processes, forensic risk assessment, offending behaviour interventions, research methods, and assessment and treatment of personality diso... A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and 83% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Forensic Psychology and the Criminal Justice System
Advanced Risk Assessment and Management
Offending Behaviour: Theory and Intervention
Mental Health and Personality Disorders in Forensic Settings
Research Methods and Critical Evaluation
Professional Practice and Ethical Issues in Forensic Psychology
Psychology of Investigation and Legal Processes
Assessment
Treatment and Rehabilitation in Forensic Contexts
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,800

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£16,800

Home Student Fee

£6,550

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

82%Working
1%Studying
7%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
89%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH02-04-07 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About University of Manchester

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