This MSc provides the academic training required for a career as a forensic psychologist.
**Are you interested in training to become a forensic psychologist? Are you already working in the criminal justice or forensic mental health systems and keen to learn more about the theory and practice behind forensic psychology?**
- The programme will introduce you to a range of psychological theories, methods and processes within the context of the legal, criminal and civil justice systems.
- Based at a research-led London university with strong links t...
This MSc provides the academic training required for a career as a forensic psychologist. <br/><br/>**Are you interested in training to become a forensic psychologist? Are you already working in the criminal justice or forensic mental health systems and keen to learn more about the theory and practice behind forensic psychology?**<br/><br/><br/>- The programme will introduce you to a range of psychological theories, methods and processes within the context of the legal, criminal and civil justice systems.<br/><br/><br/>- Based at a research-led London university with strong links to forensic services, you’ll be taught by world-class researchers, and experienced practitioners from the NHS, and the prison and probation service. <br/><br/><br/>- Led by chartered forensic clinical psychologist Dr Caoimhe McAnena and chartered psychologist Dr Adrian Scott, the MSc also includes contributions from world-class researchers and practitioners who will teach on the programme and supervise research projects.<br/><br/><br/>- We have been awarded full British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation, which will give you the opportunity to gain Graduate and/or Chartered Membership of the Society. <br/><br/><br/>**Work experience opportunities** <br/>One of the major strengths of this course is our strong links with local forensic/mental health services. All successful applicants will be provided with details of available work experience opportunities at the beginning of the academic term.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Goldsmiths, University of London
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Course Code
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Institution Code
G56
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