Psychology of Forensic and Criminal Behaviour MSc

**Why this course?** <br/>- Gain an in-depth understanding of psychological research and theory and their practical application in various settings within the legal and criminal justice system.<br/><br/><br/>- Develop your research skills and investigate the context, causes and consequences of offending behaviour. <br/><br/><br/>- Learn from leading experts, researchers and practitioners, including Chartered Psychologists and registered Forensic Psychologists. <br/><br/><br/>- Benefit from our network of connection such as Her Majestys Prison and Probation Service HQ and the Ministry of Justice. <br/><br/><br/>- Top ten in the UK for postgraduate student satisfaction (PTES 2022, 2023).<br/><br/><br/>- Jointly recognised as the best modern university in the country, and the best modern university in London for research excellence. (REF 2021). 77% of our research is ranked ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2021).<br/><br/><br/>**About this course** <br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>**Skills**<br/>The programme will encourage you to scrutinise theoretical models of criminal behaviour. You’ll develop an understanding of why people offend, including the onset, development and maintenance of offending behaviours, while also considering the links between theoretical approaches and practical applications to forensic work.<br/><br/>**Career Opportunities** <br/>Graduates can work across a number of sectors, including:<br/>- Prison service <br/><br/><br/>- Charities <br/><br/><br/>- Psychological assessment developers <br/><br/><br/>- Youth offending services and institutions <br/><br/><br/>- Recruitment <br/><br/><br/>- Ministry of Justice <br/><br/><br/>- Home Office <br/><br/><br/>- Police service <br/><br/><br/>- Border Agency <br/><br/><br/>- Security services/agencies <br/><br/><br/>- Data collection and analysis in the Government or police research sector <br/><br/><br/>- NHS <br/><br/><br/>- Academia <br/><br/><br/>- The Probation Service <br/><br/><br/>- Rehabilitation units <br/><br/><br/>- Secure Hospitals <br/><br/><br/>- Victim Support <br/><br/><br/>**Modules** <br/>Some examples are:<br/>- Understanding Criminal Behaviour (PFCB)<br/><br/><br/>- Forensic Psychological Interventions (PFCB) <br/><br/><br/>- Assessment and Consultancy Provision (PFCB)<br/>