Psychology of Forensic and Criminal Behaviour

On this exciting programme you will be introduced to forensic psychology and criminal behaviour, and gain a detailed understanding of the application of clinical skills, such as forensic psychological assessment, consultancy provision, practical interventions and evaluation in forensic settings.

Skills

Scrutinise theoretical models of criminal behaviour on our MSc Psychology of Forensic and Criminal Behaviour.

You will: 

• develop an understanding of why people offend
• study the onset, development and maintenance of offending behaviours
• consider the links between theoretical approaches and practical applications to forensic work.

You'll also learn about a range of therapeutic interventions while acknowledging the challenges that are inherent to working with a forensic population. 

Learning

Learn from the experts.

You’ll examine the latest research, study real-life case studies, learn to carry out assessment interviews and evaluate available evidence.

You’ll also develop transferrable professional skills including specialist report writing and communicating your findings and expertise to a wider audience. To further your professional development, you’ll learn about ethical considerations in research projects, data collection and data analysis.

Taught by leading experts in the field, you’ll be encouraged to critically evaluate research and apply your theoretical understandings to practical workshops, developing your assessment and consultancy skills.

You will also complete your own masters research project, using the knowledge and skills you’ve learned on the programme in your own small-scale research project.

Career

On completion of the MSc Psychology of Forensic and Criminal Behaviour, graduates will be able to offer a broad range of knowledge and skills, which will support them to work across a number of sectors, including:  

• Prison service 
• Charities 
• Psychological assessment developers 
• Youth offending services and institutions 
• Recruitment 
• Ministry of Justice 
• Home Office 
• Police service 
• Border Agency 
• Security services/agencies 
• Data collection and analysis in the Government or police research sector 
• NHS 
• Academia 
• The Probation Service 
• Rehabilitation units 
• Secure Hospitals 
• Victim Support