MSc Investigative Forensic Psychology

Talbot Campus, Poole, United Kingdom

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12 monthsProgramme duration

19,688 GBPTuition Fee/year

30 Jun, 2026Application Deadline

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Programme overview

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Why study MSc Investigative Forensic Psychology at BU?

Learn investigative psychology foundations: You’ll explore the core psychological theories of criminal investigations, including how face-processing can support accurate suspect identification and recognition
Insights into offence specialisation: Gain insights into a broad range of offence types, from sexual and violent crimes to cybercrime and group offending, preparing you for specialist roles across diverse investigative fields
Realistic crime scene analysis: You’ll take part in hands-on forensic training, analysing mocked-up violent crime scenes and learning how to deliver expert witness testimony in simulated court environments
Behavioural profiling in context: Evaluate the behaviours of victims, witnesses, suspects and offenders, using real-world case studies that consider environmental, geographic, and temporal factors
Expert-led learning: You’ll benefit from the expertise of leading academics and guest speakers with real-world experience in criminal and forensic psychology
Research and professional development: Develop the skills you’ll need to succeed—from writing grant proposals and publishing academic research to working closely with a staff mentor on a project tailored to your career goals

Programme overview

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Why study MSc Investigative Forensic Psychology at BU?

Learn investigative psychology foundations: You’ll explore the core psychological theories of criminal investigations, including how face-processing can support accurate suspect identification and recognition
Insights into offence specialisation: Gain insights into a broad range of offence types, from sexual and violent crimes to cybercrime and group offending, preparing you for specialist roles across diverse investigative fields
Realistic crime scene analysis: You’ll take part in hands-on forensic training, analysing mocked-up violent crime scenes and learning how to deliver expert witness testimony in simulated court environments
Behavioural profiling in context: Evaluate the behaviours of victims, witnesses, suspects and offenders, using real-world case studies that consider environmental, geographic, and temporal factors
Expert-led learning: You’ll benefit from the expertise of leading academics and guest speakers with real-world experience in criminal and forensic psychology
Research and professional development: Develop the skills you’ll need to succeed—from writing grant proposals and publishing academic research to working closely with a staff mentor on a project tailored to your career goals

Admission Requirements

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

IELTS

6.5+

PTE Academic

66+

TOEFL

79+

A Bachelors Honours degree with a 2:2 in any subject.

Application Deadline

30 Jun 2026

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Jan

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic

Starts from

11,550 GBP

International

Starts from

19,688 GBP

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