Overview

On the Forensic Psychology programme from Sheffield Hallam University you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of criminal behaviour, offender rehabilitation and investigative psychology, while applying theoretical concepts to practical settings. Upon completion, you’ll be equipped to advance towards Stage Two of the BPS chartership process if you’re eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (otherwise you can apply for a BPS-accredited conversion course, MSc Psychology or MSc Developmental Psychology), or to pursue various roles across forensic psychology and criminal justice.

Key facts

Study a British Psychology Society accredited course.

Work towards completing Stage One of the two-stage BPS chartership process.

Learn new research methods and conduct your own empirical project.

Gain consultancy skills, communicating with professional audiences.

Develop the knowledge, skills, values and academic approach to work in areas relating to forensic psychology.

Careers and opportunities

This course prepares you to go on to Stage 2 of the chartership process, or further postgraduate study such as a PhD.

The course also prepares you for a career in

crime analysis

the police officer

research

interventions

psychology

appropriate adult services

youth justice and probation

Accreditation

This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Applied Forensic Consultancy

Assessment And Formulation

Investigative Psychology

Legal And Criminal Justice

Offender Treatment And Interventions

Theories Of Criminal Behaviour

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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Language

English

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120

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90

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60

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Forensic Psychology View 43 other Masters in Forensic Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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120

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90

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60

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You should have successfully completed an undergraduate honours degree in psychology (2:1 or above). Undergraduate honours degrees in criminology or other relevant disciplines may also be considered. It would be helpful if your previous studies included research methods.

If you have successfully completed an undergraduate honours degree in psychology (or other relevant discipline) with a 2:2, you may be considered if you can satisfy the course team that you have the ability to complete the course (e.g., through evidence significant work experience in criminal justice, or successful completion of other relevant postgraduate study).

For example, your work experience could be in the voluntary sector in youth justice, support work, drug rehabilitation, or programme facilitation.

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Tuition Fees

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17725 GBP / year

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10940 GBP / year

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Living costs

Sheffield

United Kingdom

555 - 977 GBP / month

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Funding

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