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Forensic Psychology Specialist Degree (ERSPE1505)

Forensic Forensic Psychology  is the study of criminal behaviour, but also the behaviour of the judge and jury, how we perceive criminals, and how that may interfere with a fair trial.

Forensic psychologists will need to continue to graduate school after their undergraduate degree, but can choose between academic research in psychology, moving forward the body of knowledge with innovative exploration, or clinical psychology , in which they may be a part of, or open their own practice, and deal with criminals or victims one on one..

FSC PSYCH DEGREE HIGHLIGHT: FSC320 Forensic Psychopathology This course makes inquiries about mental illness in the context of forensic practices, exploring the history, scientific merits, and practical relevance. Students will investigate psychiatric diagnoses such as (juvenile) Conduct Disorder, Antisocial Personality Disorder, and Psychopathy, as well as their relevance in risk assessment, behavior prediction, and offender rehabilitation.

WHAT HIGH SCHOOL PREP IS NEEDED FOR THE FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY SPECIALIST DEGREE?    

Students need six grade 12u/m courses including:, grade 12u english (eng4u), grade 12u biology (sbi4u), grade 12u advanced functions (mhf4u), these courses refer to the ontario high school curriculum. we will accept equivalent courses from other academic systems. for more details, visit the admissions website:  https://future.utoronto.ca/apply/transfer-credit-information/, what does first year in forensic psychology look like, in your first year, you will take the following courses:.

• PSY100Y5: Introductory Psychology
• BIO152H5: Introduction to Evolution and Evolutionary Genetics
• BIO153H5: Diversity of Organisms
• ISP100H5: Writing for University and Beyond
• FSC239Y5: Introduction to Forensic Science

HOW DO I ADVANCE TO SECOND YEAR?

To advance to second year, students must meet the following first year requirements:, completion of any gr.12(4u) biology and advanced functions or equivalent, completion of 4.0 credits, including 3.0 science credits., completion of psy100y5 with a grade of 75% or higher., completion of fsc239y5 with a grade of 70% or higher., a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. the actual minimum cgpa requirement varies from year to year but is never lower than 3.0, at least 15 total credits (out of an average of 20) are required to graduate from this program..

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M.Sc.Applied Psychology Forensic Psychology Stream

Information for prospective students, msc in applied psychology (forensic psychology stream).

The MSc in Applied Psychology  (Forensic Psychology) offers training in a vibrant research-active atmosphere, with a scientist-practitioner approach to the scientific study of human behaviour in the justice system. Forensic psychology focuses on researching aspects of human behaviour directly related to the legal process and applying this knowledge to the legal process. Graduates will leave equipped with skills for either applied work in the justice system or for further PhD-level studies in Forensic Psychology. Faculty will offer a variety of courses, including Forensic Tests and Measurement, Correctional Psychology, and the latest developments in research methods. Our students will apply their learning during a practicum in the field, and through teaching and research assistantships. Students will also conduct and defend their own original research through their Master’s thesis.

The Benefits of Doing an MSc in Applied Psychology (Forensic Psychology) at Saint Mary’s

By completing an MSc in Applied Psychology (Forensic Psychology) at Saint Mary's University you will:

• Know how to develop and evaluate forensic psychological measurement tools.
• Know how to administer and interpret standardized risk assessment instruments.
• Understand ethical and professional issues in applied forensic psychology.
• Understand how forensic psychologists interact with the justice system, including forensic hospitals, law enforcement agencies, and correctional institutions.
• Develop and apply organizationally relevant research skills including program evaluations.
• Learn about conducting applied forensic research from initial conceptualization of the project to dissemination of research findings.
• Conduct and interpret powerful statistical analyses that are used to test research hypotheses.
• Obtain valuable practicum experience in a forensic psychology context.

Please note that completing this program will not lead to registration as a psychologist or other professional designation.

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Core faculty members include Drs. Robert Konopasky, Marc Patry, Steven Smith, Skye Stephens, Veronica Stinson, and Marguerite Ternes. For more information on faculty, visit the  Department of Psychology Faculty & Staff page .

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• An honours degree in Psychology (or equivalent)
• Academic transcript, personal statement, CV, three academic letters of reference.

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• Canadian and permanent residents: December 15
• Program Start Date: September
• Minimum time to completion: 2 years
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Forensic Psychology

Policy and practice in correction.

Editors: Timothy A. Leis, Laurence L. Motiuk, James R.P. Ogloff September 1995

Foreword by Michael C. King, Ph.D., ABPP

Practicing psychology within a correctional setting offers singular challenges. The technical demands of the work are formidable. Psychologists must master a broad range of scientifically-validated assessment methods and strategies, systematically gathering information from many sources and weighing it according to the best available clinical and actuarial methods to generate accurate, useful predictions. The consequences of the psychologist's assessment work may have profound consequences, not only for the offender, but also for the institutional community and the larger society whose agent the correctional service psychologist is.

In therapeutic work with offenders, psychologists face a complex, often treatment-resistant population quite different from the voluntary, motivated clientele that psychologists' more traditional health or mental health practice may comprise. Treatment goals must be tempered by the realities of that client population, by the continually emerging body of scientific knowledge around psychological treatment methods, and by the multiple and occasionally conflicting demands psychologists encounter in their therapeutic work because of their simultaneous obligations to the offender, the institution, and the larger community.

Psychological practice in correctional settings also furnishes a rich trove of ethical dilemmas and opportunities for creative application of ethical decision making strategies. Psychologists used to struggling with the fundamental question: "Who is the client?" find several answers to that question in the correctional setting.

On the one hand, correctional psychologists maintain their traditional responsibility to the individual receiving their direct services. On the other, their collateral duty to the security of the institution, their colleagues, and the other inmates must balance that responsibility. The community outside the walls also has a critical stake in the outcome of services provided to the offender. Treatment goals that serve the offender well may conflict with the potential order and well-being of the community to which the offender will return. Balancing these multiple competing pressures is a continuing task to which the correctional psychologist must attend.

Promoting the client's autonomy and doing one's best to balance the inequalities of power between client and provider are principal features of all ethical decision-making around psychological service provision. Conditions that erode client autonomy, including limits to their voluntary or uncoerced participation in psychological assessment, treatment, or research make clients "vulnerable" in an ethical sense. Psychologists dealing with vulnerable client populations must be especially alert to the dilemmas that working with these populations present and careful to apply meticulous ethical decision-making strategies to resolve those dilemmas in an acceptable way.

Finally, in the social and political paradox of all service provision within the correctional setting, correctional psychologists and other professionals will often find their successes ignored but their failures, inevitable as some may be, loudly condemned.

To effectively manage the challenges described above, most psychologists acknowledge the importance of incorporating the best available scientific data about professional practice and information about the evolving professional and ethical standards into their work. However, the complexity and rapid growth of research data on practice make it difficult for them to do so.

The Practice Guidelines developed by the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) are an important step toward helping psychologists meet their obligations to promote quality outcomes, reduced risk, and heightened service efficiency within the correctional system. They are the first guide to bring together in a clear, accessible, and comprehensive form what we know about psychological practice within correctional systems and how we may expand our knowledge about such practice. The Guidelines firmly endorse the principle that psychological practice must be grounded in scientifically-validated knowledge and methods. At the same time, they recognize that the clinical application of psychological knowledge will always require some decision-making where knowledge is lacking or uncertain. The Guidelines reflect a practical compromise with this reality. They embody the principle that well-trained psychologists using the best available knowledge, systematic data gathering methods, sensitive and conscientious application of their skills, and thoughtful ethical decision-making strategies are in the best position to meet their responsibilities to the many clients served by the CSC.

In any discussion of practice guidelines, the issue inevitably arises whether such guidelines unfairly intrude on the clinical judgment of the psychologist on the front lines. The CSC Guidelines show how, far from being an intrusion on the autonomy of practitioners, such guidelines may serve as a lever to raise the standards of practice of the individual practitioner and the profession as a whole. They lead us to decision-making principles that complement rather than replace the individual clinician's judgment.

Useful guidelines must also show us where the gaps in our knowledge and practice lie since it is always harder to detect errors of omission than of commission. The CSC Guidelines and their supporting documents draw careful attention to those areas of practice that must be filled in by better data.

Finally, practice guidelines function as living documents, undergoing continual review to ensure that they incorporate the most up-to-date information about the emerging body of knowledge in the science and practice of psychology.

This manual features the applicable policy documents first, followed by expert commentary providing background and data that will inform policy implementation. The Commissioner's Directive sets out in concise form the psychologist's responsibilities in his or her various areas of practice within CSC, clearly highlighting the competing pressures and obligations that bear on the psychologist's work with correctional population.

The Practice Guidelines distill existing knowledge about assessment issues with this population and call needed attention to the importance of developing sensitivity to special concerns such as cultural and gender issues as they arise within the correctional population. The background documents are an invaluable source for psychologists wishing to understand the existing body of knowledge about correctional psychology practice. They are thorough practical resources incorporating knowledge standards and methods that capture what is known and what remains to be discovered about this domain.

All those involved in the development of this document have done an invaluable service for psychologists who practice in correctional or forensic settings. The Guidelines and the way they were developed might also serve as an admirable model for the development of guidelines in other areas of psychological practice.

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Forensic Psychology (Master's program)

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Faculty Social Science and Humanities

Degree Master of Science

Delivery method In-class

Location Ontario Tech University, Downtown Oshawa

Start dates September

Length Approximately 24 months, based on full-time study

Program load Full-time

Program format Courses with an original thesis

The Master of Science (MSc) in Forensic Psychology combines disciplinary and specialized study in the field, study in research methods and statistics, and applied  learning  experiences to prepare students to work in a variety of settings. Specifically, the program will prepare students for careers related to the following:

• Administration in provincial and federal programs.
• Advertising and marketing.
• Behavioural science and statistical research in government organizations.
• Design and evaluation of community programs.
• Research and/or teaching in college and university settings.
• Research and practice in behavioural science crime units within law enforcement.
• Research in mental health institutions, hospital settings, justice-related institutes, correctional facilities,  pharmaceutical  industry and educational entertainment industry.
• Trial consulting.

The program will also allow professionals (e.g., law enforcement officials) to advance in their current fields.

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MSc in Forensic Psychology

In addition to the  general academic requirements for graduate studies , all applicants must meet the following program-specific academic requirements:

• Hold a four-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in Psychology or a related field (e.g., Neuroscience, Computer Science, Biology, Criminology) at a recognized institution. Students with both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees are encouraged to apply.
• Overall academic standing of at least a B (GPA: 3.0 on a 4.3 scale or 73 to 76 per cent), with a minimum academic standing of B+ (GPA: 3.3 on a 4.3 scale or 77 to 79 per cent) in the final two full-time years (four terms) of undergraduate study, including elective courses.
• Completion of an honours thesis, or comparable research experience, is highly preferred but not required.
• Applicants with unrelated backgrounds may be admitted as special cases. However, applicants without sufficient psychology background or those who do not meet the admission requirements of the program may not be prepared to perform successfully in the program courses. In this case, they may be required to take additional courses or admitted as qualifying students. Please see the   Graduate Academic Calendar and Course Catalogue  for additional details.

Completion of an undergraduate statistics course is highly recommended, but not required.

Required supporting documents:

• A curriculum vitae (CV) including education, employment, teaching and research experience, and publications (if any).
• A third letter of reference. Academic referees are preferred; however, non-academic references will be considered.
• A two- to three-page statement of academic intent (note that this is longer than the general requirements). The statement may describe previous research experience (e.g., thesis work, other research projects), industry or community experiences, general career aspirations, specific research interests and any experience relevant to these interests. If an applicant has already contacted a potential thesis supervisor (which is highly advised), that should be made known within the statement.
• A substantive writing sample. A sample of the applicant's thesis is preferred; an assignment or published work (with the applicant as first author) will suffice if a thesis has not been completed.

Applicants must also submit the required documents outlined in the   checklist of required documents .

Additional supporting documents:

General Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores are encouraged but not required. There is no specified minimum score; however, scores will be factored into admission decisions.

• Psychology GRE scores for those applicants who have not completed a Psychology (undergraduate or graduate) degree within the last five years are encouraged but not required. There is no specified minimum score. All other applicants may still choose to have their Psychology GRE scores forwarded to the university, and the graduate committee will factor the scores into admissions decisions.  

The GRE® Subject Test date   varies by location . Applicants should submit General GRE test scores prior to the deadline. Applicants should register early for the Psychology Subject Test. For an updated list of test centers, please see the   Paper-delivered Test Center List .   Institution code:   7178.  

Required test scores for English language proficiency:

See  English language proficiency  for the minimum required test scores for this program.

Please see   application deadlines   for specific dates. Note that the application deadlines listed are for both the online application and all supporting documentation.

Applications for admission to all graduate studies programs are submitted online. There are five steps you must go through to complete the application process. See   application process and requirements   for step-by-step instructions.

Many of our graduate programs are extremely competitive; the number of qualified applicants normally exceeds the number of seats available for each intake. Satisfaction of minimum entry requirements does not ensure admission.

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• Children and the law
• Detection of deception
• Evidence-based policing
• Eyewitness memory
• Forensic neuroscience
• Geographic profiling
• Interrogations and confessions
• Investigative interviewing
• Psychopathy
• Sexual Violence
• Wrongful conviction

Learn more about the research areas within this program and find research experts by visiting the  faculty’s website  and  the university's Expert Centre .

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Internal awards and funding.

Applicants to research-based graduate programs who are studying full-time are automatically considered for some types of funding at the time of admission.

Types of funding that do not require an application:

• Entrance scholarships
• Minimum funding packages
• Teaching assistantships, research assistantships and graduate research assistantships

For more details on the above funding opportunities, see   graduate student awards and funding .

Please note:   Part-time students are not eligible for the above funding opportunities.

External awards and funding

Graduate program applicants are encouraged to apply for   external awards   to help finance their education. The application process differs for each competition, so review the information carefully to determine where and when you must apply.   Please note:   The majority of these awards are for domestic or permanent residents only.

Tuition fees for graduate programs are charged on a flat-fee or fee-per-credit basis and vary by program and student status.

For current, specific fees and details on flat-fee versus fee-per-credit programs, please see   tuition and fees .

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Our Forensic Psychology program prepares you for leadership roles in the interface between Psychology and Law. The Forensic Psychology program combines disciplinary study in Psychology, specialized study in Forensic Psychology, study in related fields, and applied learning experiences to prepare you for work in a variety of settings and for post-secondary study in fields associated with Forensic Psychology.

The first and second years of study are common to all Forensic Psychology students. In the third and fourth years, you will develop unique knowledge bases and skills through carefully selected elective coursework in Forensic Psychology and related disciplines and applied learning experiences.

Admission 

Admission is competitive. The specific average or standing required for admission varies from year to year. Students are selected by taking into consideration a wide range of criteria including school marks, distribution of subjects taken, and performance in subjects relevant to the academic program. Possession of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance. Preference will be given to applicants with the best qualifications.

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• Advanced Entry
• Double Major
• Minor in Forensic Psychology
• Forensic Psychology Sub-Society
• Honours Thesis
• Experiential Learning
• Directed Lab Research
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Academic Advising Faculty of Social Science and Humanities Charles Hall 61 Charles Street, Third  floor , Rooms 330 A and B 905.721.8668, ext. 3838 [email protected]

For more information, please visit the   Academic Advising page . 

To be eligible for the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) degree in Forensic Psychology, students must meet both the  degree requirements  and requirements of the major as outlined below for a total of 120 credits. Each year prior to course registration, the order and timing of course offerings will be released by the faculty and communicated to students.

For more information, please visit the  Forensic Psychology  page on the Academic Calendar. 

Forensic Psychology - Advanced Entry

The Forensic Psychology Advanced Entry program provides college graduates with the opportunity to apply their Police Foundations; Correctional Worker / Community and Justice Services; Child and Youth Worker; Protection, Security and Investigation; or Social Service Worker two-year diploma toward a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Forensic Psychology.

For more information on admission requirements, please see   Forensic Psychology - Advanced Entry.  

GAS Transfer

Students who have successfully completed a General Arts and Sciences Certificate - Ontario Tech Liberal Arts Transfer option may apply for direct admission into the second year of the Forensic Psychology program. 

For more information, please see   Forensic Psychology - GAS Transfer. 

What is it?

A specific scholarly project on a well-defined forensic psychological topic, to be determined in consultation with a thesis supervisor.  Honours  Thesis includes attending a weekly class, where forensic psychology thesis students will review aspects of the research process and submit written and oral accounts of their research project and its progress. For more information, please visit  Forensic Psychology  on the Undergraduate Academic Calendar. 

How to apply?

Students apply to register in the Honours Thesis program by submitting to  Academic Advising  an outline of the proposed forensic psychological topic.

The FSSH Experiential Learning office serves students from all BA programs, arranging placements and internships for students in a wide variety of workplace environments. The office has an established network of contacts for catering to students enrolled in the Criminology and Justice program. For more information, please  visit the Experiential Learning Office page . 

Previous Practicum placements have included:

• Crime Prevention Association of Toronto
• Durham Regional Police Services
• John Howard Society of Durham
• Lakeridge Health
• Ontario Shores
• The Refuge Youth Outreach Centre
• York Regional Police

For more information, please visit the   Practicum   page. 

As a Forensic Psychologist, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to succeed in careers including:

• Child protection worker
• Corrections officer
• Crime prevention officer
• Drug abuse counselling
• Family service worker
• Intelligence officer
• Law enforcement officer
• Mental health technician
• Probation officer
• Residential youth counsellor
• Social service assistant
• Statistical assistant

Applied Forensic Psychology with Placement MSc

2 years full-time, starting in september 2025.

Prepare for a career in forensic psychology on this BPS-accredited course. You’ll do a work placement in a forensic setting, enhancing your experience.

This course provides you with the background psychological knowledge, professional skills and experience you need to start your career in the field of forensic psychology.

It is British Psychological Society (BPS) -accredited. This means you’ll gain contemporary and relevant knowledge that you can use in a range of forensic psychology roles within the legal, criminal or civil justice systems.

You’ll combine theoretical learning with a work placement of up to 12 months. This is a key feature of our course and is designed to help you demonstrate your skills in an applied setting, while gaining important experience.

Throughout this course, you’ll develop an up-to-date understanding of psychological theory and practices. This will increase your ability to undertake research and development projects in forensic services, looking at governance, ethical and organisational issues.

You will also gain foundational skills in forensic psychology practice and spend time developing forensic practice skills that can be applied in a variety of settings through your work placement.

If you are a psychology graduate interested in progressing to a career in forensic services as a practitioner or researcher, this course is suited to your needs. It’s also suitable if you have an undergraduate psychology degree and are working in the criminal justice or forensic mental health systems and want to learn more about the theory and practice behind forensic psychology to progress your career.

Learn from experts in the field

You’ll learn from experts in forensic psychology, as well as staff in the wider Department of Psychology community. Their passion, knowledge, experience and research shape their teaching to enhance your learning experience.

Use specialist facilities

The Department of Psychology is located in a new £30 million building.

You can use this space for group meetings, personal tutor sessions and computer work. The building contains advanced psychology research facilities, including:

• biopsychology suite with two-way mirror
• crossmodal laboratory including a soundproof room
• sensory and pain research suite
• social and developmental observation labs , including the Bath Babylab
• virtual reality lab with motion sensor cameras
• an electroencephalogram (EEG) scanner
• eye-tracking equipment

Gain important career skills

As part of the course, you’ll take part in timetabled sessions to support your professional practice and clinical skills development. These skills-based workshops are designed to help you become a reflective practice practitioner and develop your transferable skills for your work placement and future career.

We’ll also provide you with guidance and support for working in forensic settings (including interview support) and CV writing assistance. All of these are designed to enhance your future employability prospects.

Graduate Prospects

Thanks to the skills and relevant experience you gain, you will be well placed to secure work in NHS forensic services, the criminal justice system, probation and prison services, or voluntary sector organisations.

These posts could include training positions to allow the completion of the British Psychological Society (BPS) Qualification in Forensic Psychology (Stage 2) with the aim of becoming a Chartered Psychologist with the BPS Division of Forensic Psychology and a Health and Care Professions Council Registered Practitioner Forensic Psychologist. 

Successful completion of this course fulfils Stage 1 of the requirements towards Chartered Membership of the Society and full membership of the Division of Forensic Psychology .

2024/25 Academic Year

Before you apply for a course, please check the website for the most recently published course detail. If you apply to the University of Bath, you will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.

We understand that you will want to know more about the shape of the academic year. We work hard and plan for different scenarios, to be able to welcome you to the University of Bath at the start of each semester.

• Course structure

Occasionally we make changes to our programmes in response to, for example, feedback from students, developments in research and the field of studies, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. You will be advised of any significant changes to the advertised programme, in accordance with our Terms and Conditions.

Compulsory units

Advanced research methods for applied psychology, assessment and intervention with offenders and victims, forensic psychology practice and clinical skills, fundamentals in psychology, crime and law, forensic psychology placement, forensic psychology dissertation.

This degree features a work placement to help you gain important workplace experience and enhance your academic learning. You must be based in the UK for your placement.

You will spend up to 12 months working closely alongside a psychologist, or other suitably qualified professional working in a forensic setting or where forensic research is relevant. This is an opportunity to use the practice skills you’ll gain during your studies in a practical setting and learn from real-world professionals.

Your placement, which will usually start at the beginning of June in Year 1, is three days per week. You will also spend one day per week working on your dissertation.

While many of our placements are in the South West, as this is our catchment area, some are based in other locations across the UK. We have had recent placements available in Bath, Bristol, Devon, and Dorset; as well as Wales, Oxford, Leeds and London.

The placement will be organised by our academic team and can take place in a variety of settings, such as:

• prison in-reach services
• law enforcement agencies
• children's services
• research settings

Some placements require previous experience, which will be taken into account when they are allocated. Choices may be more limited if you have no or little experience.

Please note: if you are an international student, we advise that you gain some relevant documentation in your home country before starting the course. You will be provided with details regarding what will be required.

Forensic psychology as a profession is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act ; hence, no conviction is ever considered spent. You must disclose any convictions to the course supervisor and placement provider. If you do not satisfy any of the required checks then your placement opportunities may be limited.

• Learning and assessment

You’ll be taught and assessed by a variety of methods and it will vary between units. These methods are designed to promote in-depth learning and understanding of the subject.

These lists are to give you an idea of some, but not all, of the learning and assessment methods used on this course. They are not exhaustive lists and methods are subject to change.

Learning and teaching

You are expected to spend approximately 35-40 hours per week studying, with around 10-13 hours of this being structured classes.

This will be made up of a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops, practical sessions, and reflective practice. You will work as an individual and as part of small groups.

Assessment breakdown

You’ll experience a balance of different forms of assessment designed to support your professional development. This will be made up of coursework (including essays, presentations, reports and a professional assessment report), placement-related assessments, reflective practice and skills-based assessments, and a forensic psychology dissertation.

We can make reasonable adjustments to assessment procedures for students with disabilities. Read our Disability Service’s pages for information.

• Professional accreditations

By studying a course with a professional accreditation, you could have the chance to get workplace experience, learn about new developments in the industry and work towards membership with the accrediting body. Completing an accredited Stage 1 course is the first step to becoming a forensic psychologist.

Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)

Recognition of professional qualifications

As well as being recognised as a higher academic qualification, a number of our degrees are also accredited by professional bodies in the United Kingdom. An accredited degree may entitle you to work in a specific profession within the UK, and abroad (where there are reciprocating arrangements with professional bodies in other countries).

The requirements to practise a profession vary from country to country. If you wish to practise your profession outside the United Kingdom, you are advised to confirm that the UK professional qualification you seek is valid in the country in which you are intending to work.

• Entry requirements

Origin of qualifications

British qualifications.

You should have a bachelor's honours degree or international equivalent, typically a 2:1 or above. You should have also achieved a good mark in your dissertation, typically a 2:1 mark or above.

To apply for this course you should have an undergraduate degree in psychology. Relevant practical experience (ideally in a forensic or clinical setting) will also be an advantage, with some placement providers looking for students with experience.

Your degree must be recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as providing Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC).

If you do not have an undergraduate degree in psychology, we will consider applicants who have successfully completed a BPS accredited Masters conversion degree.

We may make an offer on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.

In your application you will need to provide a personal statement (maximum 500 words) which should explain:

(a) why you are interested in studying for an MSc Applied Forensic Psychology with Placement and your subsequent career intentions

(b) how your academic, professional and personal experiences equip you to meet the demands of the course. You should be able to demonstrate previous experience working with a forensic or clinical population or in a related field that demonstrates transferrable skills. This may be voluntary work and can cover a wide range of experiences and organisations. (Please note, however, we cannot comment on the applicability of your experience prior to the submission of your application since we need to consider your application in its entirety).

If your first language is not English but within the last 2 years you completed your degree in the UK you may be exempt from our English language requirements.

English language requirements

• IELTS: 7.0 overall with no less than 7.0 in all components
• The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic): 69 overall with a minimum of 69 in all 4 components
• TOEFL IBT: 100 overall with a minimum of 27 in all 4 components.

You will need to get your English language qualification within 24 months prior to starting your course.

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your studies, you may be able to take a pre-sessional course to reach the required level.

Filipino qualifications

You should have a Bachelor degree (awarded from 2022 onwards) or a Master’s degree from a prestigious institution with a final overall score of 1.75 on a 5-point scale (where 1 is the highest mark) or 3.0 out of 4.0. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Your degree must be recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as providing Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC). If you have gained your degree from an institution outside of the UK, before you apply to study we would encourage you to look at the eligibility criteria and application process for obtaining graduate membership and GBC with the British Psychological Society.

Sri Lankan qualifications

You should have a four-year Bachelor degree (Special or Honours) or a Bachelor degree (Professional) with a final overall result of at least 60%. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Icelandic qualifications

You should have a Baccalaureus or Candidatus/a with an overall final result of at least 7.25 on a 10-point scale. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Ghanaian qualifications

You should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of Upper Second Class (60% or 3.25 on a 4-point scale). You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Chinese qualifications

You should have a four-year Bachelor degree with a final overall score of at least 75-80% depending on the institution attended. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

New Zealander qualifications

You should have a Bachelor Honours degree or Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least B+/B or 6 on a 9-point scale. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Thai qualifications

You should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least CGPA 3.0. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Swedish qualifications

You should have a Kandidatexamen (Bachelor Degree) or Yrkesexamen (Professional Bachelor degree) with a final overall result of at least Grade B. Please contact us if your institution uses a different grading scale. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Japanese qualifications

You should have a Bachelor degree (Gakushi) with a final overall result of at least 3.0 out of 4.0 (B). You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Israeli qualifications

You should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least 80%. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Malawian qualifications

You should have a Master's degree with a final overall result of at least 70%. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Greek qualifications

You should have a University Bachelor degree (Ptychio) or Diploma with a final overall score of at least 6.5 out of 10. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Canadian qualifications

You should have a Bachelor degree (Honours) or Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least CGPA 3.0 on a 4-point scale (B or 70%). Please contact us if your institution uses a different grading scale. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Finnish qualifications

You should have a Kandidaatti / Kandidat (University Bachelor Degree), (Professional Title) (AMK/YH) (Bachelor degree from a University of Applied Sciences), Arkkitehti / Arktitekt / Diplomi-insööri / Diplomingenör / Proviisori / Provisor with a final overall result of at least 3.5 on a 5-point scale. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Nigerian qualifications

You should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division). You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Kenyan qualifications

Iranian qualifications.

You should have a Bachelor's degree or Professional Doctorate with a final overall result of at least 14 out of 20 when studied at a state university and 15 out of 20 when studied at a private university. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Syrian qualifications

You should have a Bachelor degree (Licence/Al-ijâza) with a final overall result of at least 70-80% depending on the institution attended. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Australian qualifications

You should have a Bachelor Honours degree with a final result of at least Second Class (Upper Division) or a Bachelor degree with a final result of Distinction or higher. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

South Korean qualifications

You should have a Bachelor degree (Haksa) with a final overall result of at least 3.0 out of 4.3 or 3.5 out of 4.5. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Ukrainian qualifications

You should have a Bachelor degree (awarded after 2007) or Specialist Diploma with a final result of at least 80% or 3.5 on a 4-point scale. Please contact us if your institution uses a different grading scale. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Mexican qualifications

You should have a Título de Licenciado or Título (Profesional) de [subject area] with a final overall result of least 8 out of 10. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Singaporean qualifications

You should have a strong Bachelor (Honours) degree when studied at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore Institute of Technology or Singapore University of Social Sciences with a final overall result of at least Second Class (Upper) Honours, or a strong Bachelor degree when studied at Singapore Management University (SMU) or Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). Typically, we require a final overall result of at least Second Class (Upper) Honours, 60% or B, however we ask that you upload a copy of the grading scale used by your institution, along with your transcript, when you submit your application due to the range of grading scales used by different institutions. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Jordanian qualifications

You should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of Very Good or GPA 3.0 on a 4-point scale. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Kuwaiti qualifications

You should have a Bachelor degree (البكالوريوس) with a final overall result of 3.2 on a 4-point scale. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Vietnamese qualifications

You should have a Bachelor degree (Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Đại Học/Bằng Cử Nhân) of at least four years or a Master’s degree (Thạc sĩ) from a recognised degree-awarding institution with a final overall result of at least 7.0 on a 10-point scale. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Tanzanian qualifications

You should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least Upper Second (Very Good, B+ or GPA 3.5 on a 5-point scale). You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Slovene qualifications

You should have a Diploma o pridobljeni univerzitetni izobrazbi (University Degree), Diplomant or Univerzitetni diplomant with a final overall result of at least 8 out of 10 (prav dobro/very good). You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Tunisian qualifications

You should have a Licence, Maîtrise, Diplôme National d'Ingénieur, Diplôme National d'Architecture with a final overall result of at least 14 out of 20 (Bien). You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

South African qualifications

You should have a Bachelor Honours degree, Professional Bachelor degree or Baccalaureus Technologiae (Bachelor of Technology) with a final overall result of at least Second Class (Division One) or 70%. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Chilean qualifications

You should have a Grado de Licenciado with a final overall result of at least 5.5 on a 7-point scale. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Cambodian qualifications

You should have a Master’s degree from a recognised degree-awarding institution with a final overall result of at least 80%.

Nepali qualifications

You should have a four-year Bachelor degree from a recognised university, or a Master's degree following a three-year or four-year Bachelor degree, with a final overall result of at least 65% or 3.25/4.0.

We may make an offer based on a lower grade if you can provide evidence of your suitability for the degree.

German qualifications

You should have a Bachelor degree, Erste Staatsprüfung (Primarstufe / Sekundarstufe I), Fachhochschuldiplom / Diplom (FH) or Magister Artium with a final overall result of at least 2.5 (Gut). You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Russian qualifications

You should have a Diplom Bakalavra (Bachelor degree) or Specialist Diploma with an overall final result of at least 4 out of 5 (khorosho/good). You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Norwegian qualifications

You should have a Bachelorgrad (Bachelor degree), Candidatus/a Magisterii, Sivilingeniør or Siviløkonom with a final overall result of at least B. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Kazakhstani qualifications

You should have a Bakalavr (Bachelor degree) or Specialist Diploma with a final overall result of at least 4.3 on a 5-point scale or 3.2 on a 4-point scale. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Indonesian qualifications

You should have a Bachelor degree (Sarjana I) with a final overall result of at least 3.0 out of 4.0. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Jamaican qualifications

You should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least Second Class (Upper). You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Portuguese qualifications

You should have a Licenciado with a final overall result of at least 15 out of 20. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Hong Kongese qualifications

You should have a Bachelor degree (Honours) with a final overall result of Second Class (Division 1) Honours or 3.0 out of 4.0. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Ugandan qualifications

You should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least Class II Upper or GPA 4.0 on a 5-point scale. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Croatian qualifications

You should have a Baccalaureus or Baccalaurea with a final overall result of at least 4 out of 5. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Belgian qualifications

You should have a Bachelier, Licencié or Licentiaat and other two cycle diplomas with a final overall score of at least 16 out of 20. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Danish qualifications

You should have a Bachelor degree, Candidatus Philosophiae, Diplomingeniør (Engineer), Professionsbachelor (Professional Bachelor degree) or Korrespondenteksamen with a final overall result of at least 7 out of 10. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Emirati qualifications

You should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least 3 out of 4, 80% or B. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Zimbabwean qualifications

You should have a Bachelor Honours degree with a final overall result of at least Upper Second Division (65%). You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

French qualifications

You should have a Grade de licence / Grade de licence professionnelle with a final overall result of at least 13 out of 20. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Pakistani qualifications

You should have a four-year Bachelor’s degree from a high ranked (HEC) university with a final overall result of at least a First Class (Division 1). You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Egyptian qualifications

You should have a Bachelor degree from a university with a final overall result of at least 75% (Very Good) or 3.0 on a 4-point scale. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Taiwanese qualifications

You should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least 75%. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Lithuanian qualifications

You should have a Bakalauro Diplomas or Profesinis Bakalauras with an overall final result of at least 8 out of 10. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Malaysian qualifications

You should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least Second Class (Division 1). You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Czech qualifications

You should have a Bakalár (Bachelor degree) with a final overall score of 1.5 on a 1-4 scale or Grade B. Please contact us if your institution uses a different grading scale. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Albanian qualifications

You should have a Diplomë Bachelor or a Master i Shkencave with a final overall result of at least 8 out of 10. Please contact us if your institution uses a different grading scale.

Bolivian qualifications

You should have a Licenciado or Titulo de [subject area] with a final overall result of at least 75%. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Polish qualifications

You should have a Licencjat or Inżynier (Bachelor degree) with a final overall result of at least 4.5 on a 5-point scale. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Estonian qualifications

You should have a Bakalaurusekraad (Bachelor degree), Diplomeeritud spetsialisti ülikoolidiplom/Kraadita Diploma (University Specialist's Diploma) or Rakenduskõrgharidusõppe Diplom (Professional Higher Education Diploma) with a final overall result of at least 4 on a 5-point scale (B). You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Turkish qualifications

You should have a Lisans Diplomasi (Bachelor degree) or Mühendis Diplomasi with a final overall score of at least GPA 2.8-3.0 on a 4-point scale, depending on the institution you have attended. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Austrian qualifications

You should have a Bachelor degree or Fachhochschuldiplom/Diplom (FH) with a final result of at least Gut. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Irish qualifications

You should have a Honours Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least Second Class Honours (Grade I). You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Swiss qualifications

You should have a Bachelor Degree (Baccalauréat Universitaire) with a final overall result of at least 5 out of 6. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Macedonian qualifications

You should have a Baccalaureus/Baccalaurea (Bachelor degree) with a final overall result of at least 9 out of 10. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Hungarian qualifications

You should have an Alapfokozt (Bachelor degree) or Egyetemi Oklevél (University Diploma) with an overall final result of 4 out of 5. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Dutch qualifications

You should have a Bachelor degree or Doctoraal with a final overall result of at least 7 out of 10. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Cypriot qualifications

You should have a Bachelor degree (Ptychio) with a final overall result of at least 6.5 out of 10. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Brazilian qualifications

You should have a Titulo de Bacharel, Titulo de [subject area] or Licenciado/a with a final overall result of at least 7.5 out of 10. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Romanian qualifications

You should have a Diplomă de Licență (Bachelor degree), Diplomă de Inginer or Diplomă de Urbanist Diplomat with a final overall result of at least 8 out of 10. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Colombian qualifications

You should have a Licenciado en, Titulo de, Profesional en, Maestro en or Diploma de [subject area] with a final overall result of at least 3.8. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

American qualifications

You should have an Honors Bachelor degree or Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least CGPA 3.0 on a 4-point scale. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Spanish qualifications

You should have a Título Universitario Oficial de Licenciado en (subject area) (Licenciatura), Título Universitario Oficial de Graduado en (subject area) (Grado), Título de Ingeniero or Título de Arquitecto with a final overall result of at least 7 out of 10 (Notable/Very Good). You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Italian qualifications

You should have a Laurea, Laurea in Ingegneria / Architettura, Diploma Accademico di Primo Livello, Diploma di Mediatore Linguistico or Licenza di Academia di Belle Arti with a final result of at least 102 out of 110. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Indian qualifications

Typically, you should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least First Class. However, due to the number of different grading scales in use, we ask that you upload a copy of the grading scale used by your institution, along with your transcript, when you submit your application. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

If you have graduated within the last 5 years from an Indian university where the medium of instruction is English and have achieved the required level of English in your Indian 12th Standard examinations, we may be able to assess your English. More information can be found here .

Algerian qualifications

You should have a Licence, Diplôme in any specialised professional field, Diplôme d'Ingênieur, Diplôme d'Architecte d'État or Diplôme d'Etudes Supérieures with a final overall score of at least 14 out of 20. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Bulgarian qualifications

You should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least 5 out of 6. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Bangladeshi qualifications

You should have a Master's degree (following a 3 or 4 year Bachelor degree) with a final overall grade of at least 3.2 out of 4.0 (65% or B+). You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Saudi Arabian qualifications

You should have a Bachelor degree with a final overall result of at least 3.5 on a 5-point scale or 3.0 on a 4-point scale. You should also have achieved a good mark in your dissertation.

Other qualifications

We welcome applications from graduates from all countries so if you can’t see your country in the list, please contact our admissions team for advice about your specific entry requirements.

• Fees and funding

Fees and funding information for Applied Forensic Psychology with Placement MSc full-time

Your tuition fees and how you pay them will depend on whether you are a Home or Overseas student.

Tuition fees

See the most recent fees for postgraduate courses .

Extra costs

If you receive an offer, you will need to pay a non-refundable deposit of £1,000 when you accept to secure your place. This will be deducted from your tuition fee when you register.

Tuition fee loans

If you are studying a postgraduate course, you may be able to take out a loan for your tuition fees and living costs.

Scholarships and bursaries

You could be considered for a bursary or scholarship to help you study at Bath. You do not have to pay it back.

Other payment options

You can pay your tuition fees by Direct Debit, debit card, credit card or bank transfer. You may also be eligible for a student loan to help you pay your fees.

You will need to budget at least £100 for the cost of photocopying, printing and binding. You will also need to budget for the cost of text books.

Your tuition fees during your placement year are significantly lower, but you will need to continue to budget for your costs during this period.

It is unusual for forensic placements to be funded and most are unpaid. Therefore, you’ll need to consider this in your financial planning.

Our placements are three days per week, plus one additional day a week for dissertation-related research. This enables you to consider paid work for one day of the week.

Travel to and from placements will be at your own cost. As the placement duration is one year, you can consider relocating, but you are responsible for the cost of this and your accommodation.

Different placements will have different requirements, but all will require:

• a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (and sometimes higher-level vetting, such as for prison access). This will be at your own expense. Currently enhanced DBS checks cost £44.
• health and safety regulations (such as checks on up-to-date immunisations and and additional vaccinations if required). These will be at your own expense.

During your placement, you may wish to consider professional indemnity insurance. Several organisations offer this, including three companies suggested for graduate members of the British Psychological Society .

• Application information
• Course title Applied Forensic Psychology with Placement
• Final award MSc
• Mode of study Full-time
• Course code TDUPS-FP04
• Department Department of Psychology
• Location University of Bath Claverton Down, Bath BA2 7AY

We recommend you apply early as we may close applications before the deadline if a course is full.

We recommend you apply early as we may close applications before the deadline if a course is full. We may consider late applications but if you need a Student Visa to study in the UK, you will need time to apply for and receive your visa to be in the UK by the start of the course.

• Application eligibility Home and Overseas students are eligible to apply
• Regulator The Office for Students (OfS)
• Course enquiries
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• Course changes for 2025/26
• Recognition of Professional Qualifications

Learn about qualitative and quantitative research methods, as well as evidence-based practice, in psychology research and evaluation.

You'll develop skills in designing, conducting and evaluating research studies, using different approaches. Learn how to apply statistical analysis in an applied context and develop skills to use and interpret advanced statistics. You'll develop skills in undertaking qualitative data analysis and using statistics software.

• Year 1 - Semester 1
• Year 1 - Semester 2

Familiarise yourself with the concepts of assessment, case formulation and evidence-based interventions in forensic psychological practice. Study key psychological approaches and models relating to the management and treatment of offenders and victims of crime, including the interplay between offending and victimisation. You'll also evaluate key issues of risk assessment and the delivery of psychological interventions, e.g., ethical practice, managing clinical risk and being trauma-informed.

Carry out an independent research project by putting into practice some of the methods, theories and skills you have learned during the programme.

You'll demonstrate your competency in the use of research design and techniques, as well as sound knowledge of the literature on a chosen research question in the field of forensic psychology. You’ll also gain an awareness of relevant ethical issues surrounding conducting research in forensic settings.

• Year 2 - Semester 1
• Year 2 - Semester 2
• Year 2 - Summer

Develop skills as a scientist-practitioner by working closely with a psychologist or other suitably qualified professional in a forensic setting.

You'll be able to put into practice some of the methods and theories that you have learnt during the course and build your professional skills.

• Year 1 - Summer

Working in pairs or teams, you’ll develop a range of skills that can be applied in a forensic setting and for working with forensic clients.

You'll study the principles and usefulness of reflective practice for trainees and professional forensic psychologists, as well as ethical principles and practices. You'll also learn how psychological theories and evidence can be applied in training and consultancy.

Develop an appreciation of the role of forensic psychologists in legal and criminal justice settings.

You'll gain a critical understanding of psychological theories of crime and criminality, and develop knowledge and skills that are important in working with offenders and victims.

In-session tasks will support your skills development, with formal assessment evaluating your ability to engage in critical appraisal of theoretical perspectives.