MSc Forensic Psychology

The Forensic Psychology MSc at Birmingham City University is a modular programme that lays a foundation for career paths as practising forensic psychologists, researchers, or academics. This academically-rigorous course delivers a comprehensive understanding of forensic psychology and equips students with the skills to critically evaluate and apply psychological theories to forensic settings.Course Content: The Forensic Psychology course delves into various areas such as theories of crime and criminality, offender management and rehabilitation, offender assessment and forensic mental health. Dual emphasis is placed on both research and practice, where students conduct independent research in a specialized area.Key Modules: The course comprises core modules relevant to the field of forensic psychology. They include 'Theories of Crime and Criminality', 'Forensic Applications of Social Psychology', 'Forensic Mental Health', 'Offender Management and Rehabilitation', 'Professional Practice: Assessment, Formulation and Offender Management', 'Research Methods and Statistics', and the 'Masters Dissertation'.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as Stage 1 of the Route to becoming a Chartered Forensic Psychologist. Future careers: On completing this course, students will have embarked on a journey towards becoming a fully qualified and chartered Forensic Psychologist. Graduates may move into roles such as probation officers, psychometric testing specialists, or research and teaching posts. Many find opportunities in the NHS, private practice, prison and probation services, or more specialized settings like High-Secure Psychiatric Hospitals.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page [here](https://www.bcu.ac.uk/courses/forensic-psychology-msc-2024-25).