MSc

Forensic Psychology

Learn more about studying Forensic Psychology as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Master's
  • Duration
    1 year
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    18,700GBP
  • Start date
    Sep
  • University ranking
    801-850

Program overview

What the University of Greenwich says about their program:

Our Forensic Psychology Master’s degree is designed to prepare you with knowledge and skills required for a career in a forensic setting. While we will do some myth busting around the glamorisation of this field, expect to be as fascinated by this topic as you will have imagined. The team responsible for your learning and development throughout this course all have extensive experience working with the police, prison service and the NHS.

Everything we teach has applied significance – we will share research and practice with you which has been developed ‘in the field’, providing an experience which will feel as though you are on the cutting edge of developments in this area. The BPS accreditation means that by obtaining this MSc, you will be completing the first stage in your professional training required to become a qualified practitioner and an accredited Chartered Forensic Psychologist.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

    2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Fees and funding

The University of Greenwich offers international students a tuition fee discount worth up to £2,500 in their first year. Students are encouraged to explore available financial support options to assist with their study costs.

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    From £17,000 to £18,150 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    from £17,450 to £21,000 per year

Funding

Early Applicant Undergraduate Scholarship

  • Amount

    £3,500 in Year 1, £2,000 in Year 2 and £1,500 in Year 3

  • Requirements

    new international students who apply early, hold an offer and meet their deposit deadlines

Early Applicant Postgraduate Scholarship

  • Amount

    £3,500

  • **Requirements

    **You must be;

  • a self-funded international fee-payer
  • joining the University for the first time on one of our UK campuses in September
  • starting in the first year of postgraduate programme of study.
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What is the cost of living near University of Greenwich?

Category Cost  (in British Pound Sterling)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre£2,200
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre£1,592
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)£126
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)£31
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)£14Range: £7 to £23· London average
Monthly public transport pass£78
Monthly grocery basket£149
Coffee shop drink£4
Cinema or cultural event ticket£15
Gym membership£51

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for the University of Greenwich

Navigating the visa process is a crucial step in your study abroad journey. Make sure to seek guidance and support to ensure you meet all necessary requirements for your time at University of Greenwich.