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Forensic Psychology and Mental Health

Specialise in forensic psychology if you already have a psychology degree and want to work in forensic psychology or forensic mental health services.

Congratulations on becoming an offer holder.

We look forward to welcoming you to the MSc in Forensic Psychology and Mental Health.

As you prepare to start your course, here’s some information you might find useful.

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Frequently asked questions

We've compiled a list of useful information based on our most asked questions.

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Video: Graduates discuss the MSc

Hear from our graduates to find out what they thought of their time on the MSc Forensic Psychology and Mental Health course.

Succeeding in postgraduate study

The Open University offers a free course providing invaluable advice about reflection and critical thinking, skills that are crucial to successful postgraduate-level learning.

Access the course

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Video: Professionalism in the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health

Find out about the Faculty's professionalism policy and guidance for students. More information can be found in the full guidance document (PDF).

Read student blog posts

Take a look at our blog and discover what it's like studying here and what careers our graduates progress into once they finish the course.

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Your next steps

Accept your offer

Accept your place at university online using your University of Manchester IT account.

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Get real life insights

Subscribe to the Forensic Psychology Podcast produced by HM Prison and Probation Service. This offers you valuable insights into real life of forensic psychology in the UK.

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Consider your wellbeing

Our MSc is rewarding and enjoyable, but it is an intense year.

Read our six ways to wellbeing so you can build these strategies into your study routine.

Six ways to wellbeing

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Learn about resilience

Resilience can help you to adapt to and recover from life's challenges.

See how developing academic resilience can be beneficial for your studies.

Resilience

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