MSc Forensic Psychology and Mental Health

Queen Mary University of London offers an MSc degree course in Forensic Psychology and Mental Health. This course is ideal for students who aspire for a career working with forensic psychiatric populations, within a criminal justice setup, or in research related to the field. The course’s curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the contemporary issues in forensic psychology.Course Content: The MSc course on Forensic Psychology and Mental Health focuses on imparting a critical understanding of mental health law, risk assessment, and management principles; methods of therapy applied to forensic populations; an in-depth study of the psychological, social, and biological theory associated with crime causation, as well as the approaches taken in investigating crime scenes and suspects.Key Modules: The key modules that are covered in this course include 'Forensic Mental Health In Context', 'Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Forensic Populations', 'Criminal Justice system and Mental Health', 'Advanced Research Methods in Psychology', 'Forensic Mental Health Law', 'Violence and Sexual Offending', and 'Advanced Topics and Techniques in Forensic Psychology'.Accreditations: The course is recognized by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and it provides a platform for a career in clinical or forensic psychology.Future Careers: This course equips students to enter a wide range of professions. This includes working within the prison service, probation service, NHS, police and other law enforcement agencies. It is also a stepping stone towards a further career in professional psychology research or a doctorate in clinical psychology.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.