- A new programme developed to look to the future of forensic psychology
- Combining the portfolio expertise in training therapeutic skills with training in complex forensic understanding
- Opportunity to join a programme engaged with a network of forensic providers across different forensic settings
- Commitment to interprofessional learning and development
- Supervisors with extensive experience in forensic psychology, clinical neuropsychology and mood disorders
- Commitment to equity, inclusion and promoting diversity
Doctor of Forensic Psychology (DForenPsy)
University Rank:#170
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Duration3 year(s)
Next IntakeSeptember 18, 2026
Doctor of Forensic Psychology (DForenPsy)
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Requirements
Entry Requirements
Entry requirements
Graduate Basis for Registration (GBC) confirmed at time of application from the British Psychological Society.
Plus one of the following
- 1st class or 2:1 psychology degree or a non-psychology degree plus completion of an accredited psychology conversion course.
- 2:2 undergraduate psychology degree plus a relevant research Masters, DPhil or PhD.
- 2:2 without a Masters if one of the contextual admissions criteria is met.
You should be able to demonstrate research experience beyond undergraduate (e.g. audit).
You should have relevant experience, preferably in forensic psychology or a clinical psychology setting, beyond observation of working with a client a forensic psychologist would work with.
You should be able to demonstrate an ability to manage conflicting perspectives.
You should have experience of working with groups and managing complex relationships.
You should have an understanding of forensic contexts (minimum criteria of this would be through an observation).
You will need to pass an Enhanced DBS check.
We actively welcome applicants from a diversity of backgrounds (e.g., culture, socio-economic status).
International students
International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2: view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country
English Program Requirements
Test Name: IELTS Academic, IELTS Online, IELTS One Skill Retake and IELTS Indicator (IELTS – Academic version)
Required Score: 6.0 overall and no less than 6.0 in any section
Test Name: TOEFL iBT, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, TOEFL iBT Paper Edition and TOEFL MyBest scores
Required Score: Overall score 87 with minimum scores of 21 for writing, listening, reading and speaking.
Test Name: Pearson Test of English (Academic) PTE
Required Score: 64 overall with no less than 64 in all communicative skills
Test Name: LanguageCert International ESOL SELT
Required Score: B2 Communicator with minimum 33 in writing, speaking, listening & reading
Test Name: LanguageCert Academic
Required Score: 65 overall and no less than 65 in any skills score
Test Name: INTO Pre-sessional English
Required Score: 60 and no less than 60 in any sub-section
Test Name: Study Group Academic English
Required Score: Minimum of 60% overall, no less than 60% in any section
Test Name: Skills for English: SELT
Required Score: B2 Pass
Test Name: Duolingo English Test - test taken up to 30th June 2024
Required Score: 110 overall and no less than 110 in Literacy, 95 in Conversation, 110 in Comprehension and 90 in Production
Test Name: Duolingo English Test - test taken from 1st July 2024
Required Score: 110 overall and no less than 110 in any Integrated Subscore
Career
Careers
This degree is an integrated Stage 1 and Stage 2 doctoral programme that on completion will allow you to practise as a Forensic Psychologist, and to be eligible for registration with the HCPC as a Forensic Psychologist. There are a range of different jobs that you will be eligible for on graduation including in prisons, secure services and community locations. There is increasing demand for Forensic Psychologists, making them highly employable. We are working with multiple employers who are keen to employ our graduates.
Fee Information
Doctor of Forensic Psychology (DForenPsy)
The University of Exeter
United Kingdom, Exeter