MSc Forensic and Investigative Psychology

This masters degree has a strong emphasis on psychological investigation and exploring offending behaviour. PLEASE NOTE: The application deadline for this course is 28 February 2027 Course highlights: BPS Accredited. Designed to meet the Stage 1 training requirement for accreditation by the British Psychological Society (BPS) to become a Chartered Psychologist Join an established and respected School of Psychology, with a thriving research culture Learn through lectures, seminars and research projects This masters degree strikes a balance between Forensic and Investigative Psychology topics and skills to widen career options for graduates. The primary goal of forensic and investigative psychology as a discipline is to contribute to the understanding of why individuals engage in criminal behaviour and how they can be managed and rehabilitated back into society. The teaching team have expertise across a wide range of forensic and investigative topics, both in research and practice. These topics relate to offenders and victims (with the recognition that many offenders have also experienced victimisation/adversity). Our course provides the opportunity for you to work closely with your peers and teaching staff, and have sufficient support to progress successfully through your degree.

You will need: Home International Qualification requirements Undergraduate degree Minimum 2:1 honours BPS accredited degree in Psychology or joint honours Psychology. Must achieve 60% or above pass mark in final year research project/dissertation. Must satisfy the BPS conditions for Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC). Please note that the deadline for applications to this programme is 20th February 2026. Further information Extra Requirements Applicants are requested to submit an academic reference on letter-headed paper at the point of application. International students applying to study a full-time taught Masters, MRes, MPhil or PhD at LJMU should check if they require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme or ATAS certificate. International requirements IELTS IELTS English Language at a minimum of 7.0 or equivalent, with no less than 6.5 in any single component. Find your country Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check. How to apply Securing your place at LJMU To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU online application form. You will need to provide details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this programme. PLEASE NOTE: The application deadline for this course is 28 February 2027 Decisions: End of March 2027

IELTS IELTS English Language at a minimum of 7.0 or equivalent, with no less than 6.5 in any single component

International students: £18,740 per year

UK students: £10,530 per year

UK/Home: £10,530 per year

International: £18,740 per year

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