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    Forensic Psychology MSc

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    Portsmouth, GBMScIn-person1 year
    £19,300.00
    Tuition
    over 12mo
    30
    Cohort
    students
    180
    Credits

    Forensic Psychology MSc at University of Portsmouth is a 180-credit, 1-year, in-person MSc program based in Portsmouth, GB. Tuition is £19,300.

    About the program

    Combines clinical, social, and cognitive psychology with criminology and law to address offender behaviour, justice system issues, criminal investigations, rehabilitation, and legal processes. Includes professional competence training, assessment and interventions with offenders, investigative psychology, and an independent research project.

    Focus: both
    5th of all post-1992 universities for research quality (Research Excellence Framework, 2021); 1st in the UK for teaching for applied psychology courses (Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, 2024)
    Part-time option

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    Deadlines

    September 2026
    Jun 22, 2026

    Standardized tests

    TOEFL
    optional
    Min Overall score of 91
    IELTS
    required
    Min IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

    After the program

    Post-study work rights

    2 years Graduate Immigration Route (Post-Study Work visa) in the UK for Masters students (applies after successfully completing the course).

    £16,380.00
    Annual living cost

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    Prerequisites

    Specific coursework this program expects you to have completed: calculus, linear algebra, programming, statistics, and subject-specific prerequisites where applicable.

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    Frequently asked questions

    How much does Forensic Psychology MSc at University of Portsmouth cost?
    The total estimated tuition for Forensic Psychology MSc at University of Portsmouth is £19,300 across 180 required credits.
    Is Forensic Psychology MSc at University of Portsmouth online or in-person?
    Forensic Psychology MSc at University of Portsmouth is offered in-person.
    How long does Forensic Psychology MSc at University of Portsmouth take to complete?
    Forensic Psychology MSc at University of Portsmouth is structured around 1 year and 180 credits.
    What GPA is required for Forensic Psychology MSc at University of Portsmouth?
    Per the program's published guidance: An upper second-class honours degree (2:1)
    How large is the Forensic Psychology MSc at University of Portsmouth cohort?
    Forensic Psychology MSc at University of Portsmouth typically enrolls around 30 students per cohort.