MSc Applied Forensic Psychology

The Forensic Psychology MSc at UCLan is a broad-based, practically-focused course that sharpens students' critical faculties by delivering a comprehensive understanding of forensic psychology. It facilitates in-depth theory research while also providing practical applicability. The course is an excellent choice for enhancing critical thinking and developing competence and skills applicable to a wide range of professional environments.Course Content: The program includes the study of psychological theories, legal processes, understanding of criminal behavior, the effects of crime on victims, assessing, rehabilitating and managing offenders and crime-related walkthroughs.Key Modules: Core modules include Research Design and Analysis, Conducting Forensic Work in the Real World, Assessment and Treatment of Criminal Behaviour and Understanding Human Behaviour in the Legal and Criminal Justice Context. Optional modules may include Child Protection: Working Together, Developing Reflective Practice Skills, Family Assessment and Intervention, Understanding Substance Misuse among others. Accreditations: The course has achieved the British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation, making it a vital step towards becoming a chartered forensic psychologist.Future Careers: Graduates of this course proceed to work in diverse roles such as Forensic Psychologists in Prisons, Police Forces, and Probation Services, Clinical Psychologists, Lecturers in Higher Education and Researchers in forensic, clinical, or academic settings. This course also provides a stepping stone into doctoral-level study. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.