Program Overview
The Forensic Psychology Practice at University of Portsmouth is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Psychology over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of psychology. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Forensic Psychology Practice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Forensic Psychology Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in psychology:
- Clinical Psychologist
- Organisational Psychologist
- Researcher
- Counsellor
- Human Resources Specialist
- Behaviour Analyst
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Practitioner Skills
- Forensic Mental Health and Disorder
- Forensic Practice Placements
- Training Skills
- Approaches to Intervention
- Research Skills
- Forensic psychology in context
- Practitioner Skills 2
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- An undergraduate degree or conversion course in Psychology or Forensic Psychology or which confers Graduate Basis for Chartered status (GBC) and a BPS accredited Masters degree which confers Stage I of the BPS Qualification in Forensic Psychology. Should an applicant not have completed these prior degrees, it is possible that they could complete these pre-requisites within the department via the MSc Forensic Psychology course. Applicants are expected to have at least 1 year experience in an applied Forensic Psychology setting, or equivalent. All offers are subject to Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.
- English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 7.0 with no component score below 6.5.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About University of Portsmouth
University of Portsmouth
Portsmouth, United Kingdom
University of Portsmouth is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Start Date 2018-02-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months