MSc Forensic Psychology

The MSc Forensic Psychology course offered by the University of Gloucestershire involves understanding crime in relation to the society and the individual. It offers a blend of theoretical and practical knowledge of areas such as cognitive and social psychology, criminal justice system, and mental illness symptoms.Course Content: The course begins with a strong basis in advanced psychology principles, moving into a specialised focus on offending behaviour and its implications. It culminates in an independent major project in the field of forensic psychology.Key Modules: The key modules covered in this course include Advanced Research Analysis, Psychological Basis of Criminal Behaviour, Offending Behaviour Programmes, The Criminal Justice System and Legal Context, and Major Independent Study in Forensic Psychology.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and provides a Stage 1 Professional qualification towards becoming a Chartered Forensic Psychologist.Future Careers: Graduates of this course can expect to find employment in various areas such as local and national government, forensic services, police and probation services, and also in private practice and consultancy.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.