Forensic Psychology and Mental Health MSc

This MSc offers a comprehensive exploration of forensic psychology and mental health with a distinctive psychosocial emphasis, reflecting current Ministry of Justice and Department of Health priorities. Accredited by the British Psychological Society, the programme combines taught classes, seminars, and research training to equip students to work ethically and effectively with individuals who pose a risk to others.


• Develop the core clinical skills needed to work in forensic psychology and mental health services in the UK and overseas



• Receive comprehensive training in research methods and writing



• Gain a qualification accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)



What you'll study

This MSc will give you a summary of forensic psychology and mental health care. We offer you a distinctive psychosocial focus, a key component of current Ministry of Justice and Department of Health Policy. This approach helps you to reflect on your own experiences and practice in a way that develops your skills as a clinician, researcher or leader in the field, as well as providing a framework for safe and therapeutic work with offenders.

You’ll produce an original thesis, which can be oriented towards clinical or research knowledge. We’ll encourage you to publish and disseminate this work.

This programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society