Master of Science - MS in Forensic Psychology Royal Holloway University of London, UK

The MSc Forensic Psychology program at Royal Holloway University of London is a highly specialized course, combining theoretical knowledge and practical applications of clinical, forensic and criminal psychology. The program offers insights into forensic assessments and interventions, understanding the legal system, and an understanding of psychological disorders. Students can gain in-depth knowledge of the offender therapeutic process using case studies and statistical practicals. They also learn about cognitive and neurobiological aspects of criminal behaviour informed by leading research. The program ensures that students are trained in psychological research methodology to prepare them for the dissertation component. Importantly, this MSc Forensic Psychology degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society, providing a stepping stone to becoming Chartered Psychologists. This program is ideal for those seeking careers in forensic psychology practice within mental health or criminal justice systems, police services, voluntary and government sectors. Notable faculty members are active researchers with a variety of interests, ensuring the program is at the forefront of developments in the field. The diverse teaching methods incorporating both traditional lectures and more dynamic methods such as seminars, workshops, and off-site visits augment the learning experience.

Royal Holloway, University of London (RHUL), formally incorporated as Royal Holloway and Bedford New College, is a public research university and a member institution of the federal University of London. It has six schools, 21 academic departments and approximately 10,500 undergraduate and postgraduate students from over 100 countries. The campus is located west of Egham, Surrey, 19 miles (31 km) from central London. Listed by The Sutton Trust as one of the 30 "most highly selective" British universities.

The Egham campus was founded in 1879 by the Victorian entrepreneur and philanthropist Thomas Holloway. Royal Holloway College was officially opened in 1886 by Queen Victoria as an all-women college. It became a member of the University of London in 1900. In 1945, the college admitted male postgraduate students, and in 1965, around 100 of the first male undergraduates.[6] In 1985, Royal Holloway merged with Bedford College (another former all-women's college in London). The merged college was named Royal Holloway and Bedford New College (RHBNC), this remaining the official registered name of the college by Act of Parliament. In 2022, it became a university in its own right within the University of London. The campus is dominated by the Founder's Building, a Grade I listed red-brick building modelled on the Château de Chambord of the Loire Valley, France. The annual income of the institution for 2021–22 was £201.1 million of which £17.8 million was from research grants and contracts, with an expenditure of £232.4 million.