- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 2 years part time
- Mode
- Part-time
- Subject
- Forensic Science
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
Learn to unpick the psychological underpinnings of criminal behaviour You will be taught by research-active staff with special interests ranging from intimate partner violence, forensic mental health, and detection of deception. This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as fulfilling the requirements of Stage 1 training to become a Chartered Forensic Psychologist. Meaning you will graduate ready to either continue your training to become a chartered forensic psychologist or pursue a career in the prison and probation services, crime analysis or education. Join the Kingston School of Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences. Our degrees are underpinned by a vibrant research culture and delivered by a blend of practitioners and academics who are dedicated to equipping you with the employability skills to thrive in your career. You will have a wealth of opportunities outside the classroom to further your learning and gain hands-on experience in your chosen field. You will also benefit from the close links our staff have with forensic settings located in London and the surrounding area. Guest speakers are active practitioners in forensic services, such as prisons and low, medium, and high security hospitals (for example, Broadmoor). The course helped the application for my current job at a psychiatric hospital. In addition, I often find myself referring back to what I learnt on the course and applying it at work. Raminta, Forensic Psychology MSc
Entry requirements
| Degree | 2:2 · Subjects: Psychology · or above |
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English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.5 overall |
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English language requirements for Forensic Psychology MSc: Open English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no element below 6. If you do not meet our English language requirements, you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. Check out our English Language Programme page for more details. If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements. For further information on country-specific entry requirements, please explore our
Fees
International students: £18,700 per year
UK students: £11,400 per year
UK/Home: £11,400 per year
International: £18,700 per year
Start dates
September 2026
Application deadline
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Applications will close when the course is full.
Campus
- Penrhyn Road, United Kingdom