MSc in Forensic Psychology

This MSc is the only programme that offers an entire module on offender cognition, which helps you to understand how offence-supportive thinking can increase the chances of sexual offenders, firesetters and other individuals committing offences. With the support of forensic psychology staff you will also gain real-world writing skills such as journal writing, risk assessment reports, court reports and government research reports.

We are particularly interested in receiving applications from suitably qualified graduates who have direct experience of the application of psychological principles in custodial or other forensic settings, although such experience is not essential. As a significant element of the programme involves training in advanced methodological and statistical techniques, we are unable to consider applications from candidates who do not qualify for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the BPS - Graduate Membership of the BPS is insufficient.

Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC, formerly GBR) with the British Psychological Society (BPS).

You must also hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree with a classification (grade average) of a high 2.1 (i.e. average grade of 65 or over) or Merit in the UK system (the second highest classification after First/Distinction). Results from institutions in other countries will be assessed individually according to this standard.

Statistics and research methods training in the social sciences

Kent provides you with a challenging and stimulating course that
opens up exciting opportunities for you and your future career in
forensic psychology. Kent graduates are highly employable and past graduates from our programme are working all over the world in important and well-paid positions within prisons, healthcare and universities.

At Kent, the very best international researchers and practitioners, working at the forefront of their field, teach you the skills you need to engage with forensic psychology as a critical researcher and developing practitioner. As well as being highly knowledgeable about our field, we are also very approachable. We are a friendly and cohesive team, able to offer you a nurturing and positive environment where you can test the boundaries and develop your knowledge and skills.

Yes. For 2017/18 entry, our interview dates are set as follows: Monday 27th February; Monday 24th April; and Monday 5th June. We will advise eligible applicants on how to complete the booking process once their applications have passed the initial review.

Please contact the BPS directly if you would like to know whether you are eligible for GBC. They offer assessment of non-accredited Psychology degrees and also conversion degree courses.