Forensic Psychology - MSc

The MSc Forensic Psychology programme provides a comprehensive pathway to a career in forensic psychology, offering unique opportunities by exploring psychological practice in the legal and criminal justice context, working with client groups such as offenders, victims, and individuals across the life span. You will benefit from direct learning with forensic lecturers, participate in an employer panel assessment, and have the option to undertake a work-based placement, ensuring practical, real-world forensic psychology experience.

This course is currently seeking accreditation from the British Psychological Society (BPS)

Month of entry

  • September

Mode of study

  • Full time, Part time

Location

Subject area

  • Psychology

Fees for 2025/26 academic year

  • UK - Full time £10,100 per year. Part time £5,600 per year.
    International - £17,700 per year.

Duration of study

  • Full time - 1 year, Part time - 2 years, Modular - Up to 5 years

Why study Forensic Psychology at Keele University?

Explore forensic psychology as it impacts people across the lifespan, with researchers specialising in sibling relationships, domestic violence, firesetting, rioting, and more
Learn through direct experiential practice and through a range of authentic assessment developed by forensic psychology academics and practitioners
An opportunity to gain live experience in a forensic setting through a work-based placement module
Become a member of the 'Justice, Security and Institutional Change' research group to integrate into the research culture and activities in the School of Psychology
Enhance your expertise as a researcher in psychology with skills in qualitative and quantitative data analysis, design and reporting, through research and practitioner-based projects
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Keele Postgraduate Association

Keele University is one of a handful of universities in the UK to have a dedicated students' union for postgraduate students. A fully registered charity, Keele Postgraduate Association serves as a focal point for the social life and welfare needs of all postgraduate students during their time at Keele.

KPA interior

Hugely popular, the KPA Clubhouse (near Horwood Hall) provides a dedicated postgraduate social space and bar on campus, where you can grab a bite to eat and drink, sit quietly and read a book, or switch off from academic life at one of the many regular events organised throughout the year. The KPA also helps to host a variety of conferences, as well as other academic and career sessions, to give you and your fellow postgraduates the opportunities to come together to discuss your research, and develop your skills and networks.

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