Forensic Psychology PhD

Research overview

The Forensic Psychology PhD is suitable for students who wish to study any area of forensic psychology. We welcome applications for a MPhil in a variety of research areas.

On this research programme you will study intensively in the area of your choice, under the supervision of experts in the field. Research projects are usually either placed within the relevant research group or managed as collaboration across groups.

A PhD in Forensic Psychology shows that you have conducted research in an area relevant to forensic psychology, violent sex offending, child abuse and neglect, family violence, effects of media violence. It is a purely research degree with no training in forensic skills. If you are looking to qualify in Forensic Psychology practice specifically, please see our DForenPsy course profile.

Research facilities

IT facilities

All full-time MPhil/PhD students have access to a personal work station, as well as wider University IT facilities including printing and photocopying as well as remote PC access. Part-time students also have access to ‘hot desk’ facilities.