Forensic Psychology (Taught)

Get ready for a career in forensic psychology with this British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited course. This course will equip you with valuable professional insight and the skills necessary to progress into a career in forensic psychology. You will develop an awareness of the factors that can lead to criminal behaviour and the ways in which individuals can be supported to change. The course will also cover societal factors and disadvantages that contribute to antisocial behaviour, with a focus on victims, trauma, and mental health.

Building on our expert research and practice in the discipline, you will critically evaluate the current knowledge, theory, and evidence base in forensic psychology, while developing the skills and capabilities relevant to professional practice. The programme will utilise a range of practical techniques and research methods applicable to psychological enquiry. Forensic psychology is a growing field in the UK, offering multiple employment routes.

You will:

• Select a case study to explore in-depth throughout the course.

• Practice hands-on skills, such as interviewing and scoring psychological assessments.

• Hear directly from a range of guest lecturers in forensic psychology and related fields.

• Understand psychological theories central to modern forensic psychology practice.

• Receive support from a highly qualified team of research- and practice-informed psychology staff.

All about the course
This course aims to enable you to develop a detailed knowledge and critical understanding of forensic psychology. You will be supported in pursuing relevant work experience and connecting with our course partners, who are specialists in the field.

The full-time route is structured over 12 months and consists of three 13-week trimesters. In trimesters one and two, you will complete two taught modules in each. In trimester three, you will complete your forensic empirical project under the supervision of one of the course tutors.

The forensic empirical project module will also give you the opportunity to pursue an area of forensic psychology directly related to your own work or interests.