- Level
- Postgraduate
- Duration
- 12 months
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Forensic Science
- Location
- United Kingdom
- Next intake
- SEP 2026
Overview
Renowned worldwide, this MSc in Investigative and Forensic Psychology is a high-quality master's course providing academic and research knowledge of forensic practice. This includes crime reduction and intervention; investigative procedures, forensic interviewing, court processes, custody and rehabilitation. Why Choose Investigative and Forensic Psychology at Liverpool? This course is for you if you have a high 2:1 bachelor’s degree in Psychology (65% or above) and want to pursue a career in forensic psychology, law enforcement, investigations, intelligence, or go on to study a PhD and work in research/academia. Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as Stage 1 Forensic Chartership training (if applicants UG degree is accredited by BPS); recognised by the Division of Forensic Psychology (DFP, British Psychological Society), and also counts towards Chartered Forensic Status. Applicants do not need to have completed a psychology degree recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as Graduate basis for chartership (GBC). However, if applicants do not have GBC then they need to be aware that unless they obtain GBC from the BPS before completing the masters they will not be able to progress to Stage 2 Forensic Chartership.
Entry requirements
| Degree | 2:1 · Subjects: Psychology · 65% |
|---|---|
| Other conditions | work_experience · All applicants must have some relevant work experience with a vulnerable client group (voluntary or paid), but not necessarily in a forensic setting. |
| Other conditions | interview · Applicants who meet the minimum entry requirement will be invited to attend an online interview. |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 7.0 overall, no part below 6.5 |
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IELTS 7.0 overall, with no component below 6.5
Fees
International students: Full-time place, per year - £32,000
UK students: Full-time place, per year - £13,000
UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £13,000
International: Full-time place, per year - £32,000
Start dates
28 September 2026
Application deadline
Rolling admissions - apply early
Campus
- Liverpool, United Kingdom