Overview

You can gain insight from experienced practitioners and researchers, with a focus on psychological aspects of offending behaviour and how the legal system functions. Innovative assessments and reflective practice, enable you to develop critical employability skills.

Throughout the Forensic Psychology (Part-Time) course from Northumbria University you will explore the psychological underpinnings of criminal behaviour with topics including why people commit crime, how people in prison are assessed by psychologists, treatment and interventions for people who commit crime, contemporary issues and challenges within the Criminal Justice System, police investigation and working with vulnerable victims and witnesses in court.

Careers and Employability

You’ll have opportunities for networking with professionals through external collaborations with experts in the field and access to career guidance.

Completion of a Forensic Psychology degree could be useful for a range of careers within the Criminal Justice System.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Qualitative and Quantitative Methods

Forensic Psychology Practice

Investigative and Legal Psychology

Assessment and Treatment in Forensic Psychology

Forensic Psychology Theory

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 27 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-06 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree in Psychology (or MSc equivalent).

Applicants who have completed their degree within the UK are required to provide written proof of GBC/GBR status from their UK University. All applicants who have completed their first degree outside the UK are required to apply to the BPS for consideration of GBC/GBR.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

21500 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11250 GBP / year

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Living costs

Newcastle upon Tyne

United Kingdom

560 - 991 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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