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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    Goldsmiths, University of London

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

This MSc provides the academic training required for a career as a forensic psychologist.

Are you interested in training to become a forensic psychologist. Are you already working in the criminal justice or forensic mental health systems and keen to learn more about the theory and practice behind forensic psychology

  • The programme will introduce you to a range of psychological theories, methods and processes within the context of the legal, criminal and civil justice systems.
  • Based at a research-led London university with strong links to forensic services, you’ll be taught by world-class researchers, and experienced practitioners from the NHS, and the prison and probation service.
  • Led by chartered forensic clinical psychologist Dr Caoimhe McAnena and chartered psychologist Dr Adrian Scott, the MSc includes contributions from world-class researchers and practitioners who will teach on the programme and supervise research projects.
  • We have been awarded full British Psychological Society (BPS) accreditation, which will give you the opportunity to gain Graduate and/or Chartered Membership of the Society.

Work Experience Opportunities

One of the major strengths of this course is our strong links with local forensic/mental health services. All successful applicants will be provided with details of available work experience opportunities at the beginning of the academic term.

Careers

Graduates of the programme will be well-qualified a wide range careers in:

  • the criminal justice system
  • health services
  • civil society

Relevant career opportunities are available in the:

  • prison and probation service
  • NHS
  • police and voluntary sector organisations

Many of these posts will be training positions to allow the completion of the Stage Two qualification in Forensic Psychology described above.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 18,560per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Goldsmiths, University of London

  • University League Table

    74th

  • Campus address

    Goldsmiths, University of London, New Cross, Lewisham, SE14 6NW, England

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    97th out of 118 49

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    120 56%

    83rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    49.0 49%

    91st

    66
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.21 64%

    116th

    9

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