Post Qualification Professional Doctorate in Forensic Psychology

• Create and interpret new knowledge, through original research or other advanced scholarship, of a quality to satisfy peer review, extend the forefront of the discipline, and merit publication;
• Systematically acquire and understand of a substantial body of knowledge which is at the forefront of the forensic psychology;
• Develop the general ability to conceptualise, design and implement a project for the generation of new knowledge, applications or understanding at the forefront of the discipline, and to adjust the project design in the light of unforeseen problems;
• Develop qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and largely autonomous initiative in complex and unpredictable situations, in professional environments.

Programme Structure

At the end of the Professional Doctorate in Forensic Psychology programme successful graduates are expected to be able to:

• Make informed judgements on complex issues in the specialist field of forensic psychology, often in the absence of complete data;
• Communicate ideas and conclusions clearly and effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences;
• Undertake applied research and development at an advanced level, contributing to the development of new techniques, ideas or approaches;
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of applicable techniques for research and advanced academic enquiry.

Admission requirements

Academic requirements

Upper Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL iBT: 90

Other requirements

Ensure you include the following supporting documents at the time of submission, or this may delay the processing of your application.

• A Research proposal (see the Advice to Applicants section)
• Brief Professional Curriculum Vitae (see the Advice to Applicants section)
• Two references from people who have knowledge of your academic ability. You will need to provide details of your referees in section 10 of the online form. Your referees will be contacted directly after you submit your application and directed to complete our online reference form.
• Copy of HCPC and BPS/DFP Certificate - We will accept applications for those with HCPC Registration only if research competence can be demonstrated via publications for example.
• Official English Language Certificate (IELTS or TOEFL), if applicable

Tuition Fees

International tuition fees: 50,976 AUD / year (approximately 27,000 GBP / year).

Living costs

Manchester, United Kingdom: 1,218-2,260 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.