PostgraduateFull-time

Investigative and Forensic Psychology

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

Degree2:1 · Subjects: Psychology · 65%
Other conditionswork_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 conditionsinterview · Applicants who meet the minimum entry requirement will be invited to attend an online interview.

English language requirements

IELTS7.0 overall, no part below 6.5

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

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