MSc Forensic Psychology

The University of Bedfordshire offers a postgraduate course, the Forensic Psychology Masters. This comprehensive programme offers a deep dive into forensic psychology, combining theoretical knowledge with practical applications. This course primarily seeks students with a bachelor's degree in psychology or in related fields who wish to advance their understanding of the field of forensic psychology.Course Content: The Masters in Forensic Psychology course at the University of Bedfordshire provides students with an in-depth understanding of the offender's journey through the criminal justice system, including offender profiling, understanding violence and aggression, the psychology of stalking, sexual violence and exploitation, and victimology. The course also incorporates practical skills such as applying psychological knowledge to intervene with vulnerable and/or offending individuals, conducting risk assessments, writing forensic case reports, and presenting expert witness courtroom testimonies.Key Modules: The curriculum includes a range of key modules such as ‘Applied forensic psychology,’ ‘Approaches, issues, and context in forensic psychology,’ ‘Research methods in forensic psychology,’ and ‘Forensic psychology in practice'.Accreditations: This Master's degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society, and is the first stage of professional training towards becoming a chartered Forensic Psychologist.Future Careers: Graduates of this course can aim for careers in areas such as the prison service, probation service, NHS, police and other roles where abilities in the management of offenders are required. It can also be a stepping stone to further professional training for roles such as a chartered psychologist, forensic psychologist, educational psychologist, and health psychologist.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.