Forensic Psychology MSc

**Reasons to choose Kingston** <br/>- This course is accredited by the BPS as fulfilling the requirements of Stage 1 training to become a Chartered Forensic Psychologist.<br/><br/><br/>- Kingston has close links to forensic settings in London and the surrounding area. Guest speakers are active practitioners in forensic services from prisons, and low, medium, and high security hospitals (for example, Broadmoor). <br/><br/><br/>- A placement in a setting related to forensic psychology practice. <br/><br/><br/>**About this course** <br/>You will study the application of psychology in various forensic settings and be introduced to the role of the forensic psychologist. You will examine the legal aspects of forensic psychology (e.g. courts and sentencing) and factors that may lead to criminal behaviour. Your work placement will last at least 15 weeks (two days a week). Settings include secure hospitals, children’s homes, and youth offending teams. Alternatively, you may be offered a research placement reflecting your area of interest. You will have one-to-one supervision for your placement and dissertation. <br/><br/>**Example modules** <br/>- Antisocial Behaviours Across the Lifespan<br/><br/><br/>- Applications of Forensic Psychology<br/><br/><br/>- Investigative and Legal Processes in Forensic Psychology <br/><br/><br/>For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.<br/><br/>**Career opportunities** <br/>With further training you may become a chartered forensic psychologist. Students have gone on to work as assistant psychologists in secure units and other roles within children’s services, charities and other destinations in the criminal justice system.