PostgraduatePart-time

MSc Forensic and Investigative Psychology

Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool, United Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
1 year
Mode
Part-time
Subject
Forensic Science
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
7.0 overall, no part below 6.5

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Overview

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.

Entry requirements

Degree2:1 · Subjects: Psychology · or above

English language requirements

IELTS7.0 overall, no part below 6.5

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

Fees

International students: £18,740 per year

UK students: £10,530 per year

Start dates

September

Campus

  • Liverpool John Moores University, City Campus, Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Academic

Applicants require a 4 year Bachelors Degree with a minimum CGPA: 2.5/4.0 (equivalent to 2:2) or 3.0/4.0 (equivalent to 2:1) For SCS Programmes a GPA of 3.3 is required for programs that require a 2:1. If you require further information, please get in touch with us.

English language

See the list below for the minimum grades required for each qualification. Please note: The grades shown are the minimum standards - courses may vary. IELTS Academic for UKVI from authorised test centres only Grade required (Minimum standards - courses may vary): 6.0 Overall with 5.5 in each component. Register: Book a new test on the British Council IELTS website. Trinity Integrated Skills in English II (ISEII) - B2 Level Grade required (Minimum standards - courses may vary): ISE II 90 overall with minimum of 80 in each skill. Further information: Visit Trinity College London’s Student information webpage. Trinity Integrated Skills in English III (ISEIII) - C1 Level Grade required (Minimum standards - courses may vary): ISE III 105 overall with minimum of 80 in each skill. LanguageCert Academic SELT Alignment to the CEFR and IELTS Grade required (Minimum standards - courses may vary): 65 overall, with no component below 60/100 (IELTS 6.0 equivalent) or 70 overall, with no component below 60/100 (IELTS 6.5 equivalent) Please note: The university does not accept Language Cert, Pearson Versant or ELLT…

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Scholarships at Liverpool John Moores University

4 for this level
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  • Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount Business, Law and Public Health Students
  • Postgraduate International Achievement Scholarship£3,500.00 (US$ 4,520)
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TuitionGBP 18,740
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Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 34,126

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