MSc Forensic Psychology Masters

The MSc Forensic Psychology Masters program at Cardiff Metropolitan University is a comprehensive and Practitioner-oriented course that provides students with a deep understanding of the application of psychological principles to legal issues. The program covers a wide range of topics, including criminal behavior, psychological assessment and testimony, forensic neuropsychology, and legal psychology. Students will learn how to apply psychological theories and methods to real-world problems and gain hands-on experience through practical exercises and case studies. This program is ideal for students who are interested in pursuing a career in forensic psychology or related fields.

Additional Information

This program is designed for students who have already completed an undergraduate degree in psychology or a related field and want to specialize in forensic psychology. The program consists of 180 credits, including a dissertation and a variety of core and optional modules. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in research projects and gain experience working with real-world cases.

Leading the Way in Forensic Psychology Research and Practice

Cardiff Metropolitan University is an excellent choice for students pursuing a career in forensic psychology due to its strong reputation for academic excellence and close ties with the legal profession. The university's location in Cardiff, Wales provides access to a diverse range of legal cases and opportunities for practical experience. Additionally, the university's staff have extensive experience in the field of forensic psychology and are actively involved in research and consultation work.

Teaching in the MSc Forensic Psychology Programme is predominantly conducted in small groups and adopts an interactive approach. The Research Methods and Design module and the Dissertation workshops are the only part of the programme which is taught in a larger group of around 40 to 50 students as opposed to between 10 and 20 students on the core modules. As a result, teaching involves a range of discussions, activities, evaluations of papers, case studies and role-play exercises. The focus within the programme is on both content and key skills to develop specialists in the field of forensic psychology with flexible generic skills. These experiences also help to foster student development and confidence as independent life-long learners.

Student learning is promoted through a variety of learning and teaching methods. These include lectures, workshops, online learning through the virtual learning environment, Moodle, as well as self-directed learning. Each student will have an allocated personal tutor to support them through their period of study.

A good honours degree (normally 2.1 or above) in Psychology, from a BPS (British Psychological Society), accredited undergraduate course.

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.