MSc Forensic Psychology (with Psychotherapy)

• The first private College to offer Psychology courses in Greece (1977).
• Recognised degree by a Top 30 UK University.
• Combines Forensic Psychology with Integrative Psychotherapy.
• Includes supervised, clinical placement.

The School of Psychology at Mediterranean College has the longest experience in Greece in the provision of Psychology university courses. The MSc Forensic Psychology (with Psychotherapy) has been validated by the University of Derby (26th, Guardian University Guide 2020), to prepare students to become competent forensic psychologists, who will work with offenders, victims and other professionals, having developed key theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in integrative psychotherapy.

Graduates may pursue careers in a wide range of settings, such as hospitals and clinics, offender management services, NGOs and forensic settings. They can also work as researchers and as private practitioners, working with risk populations, offenders & victims. Alternatively, they can continue their studies towards a PhD.

What you will learn

This course provides participants with the theoretical, practical and research knowledge, in order to apply this knowledge and skills to forensic settings and contexts. Students will enhance their psychotherapeutic skills, focusing on the integrative approach, which may be applied to offenders and victims. Finally, they become familiar with forensic assessments, rehabilitative interventions and with the principles of the psychology of criminal behaviour and victimology, so to be able to relate theory and research with these.

This MSc is rooted in the local framework, whilst acknowledging European and global frameworks and contexts. It is practical in nature, with the use of real-life examples, case studies and clinical placement, while at the same time includes personal development planning and cultivates the need for continuing professional development and lifelong learning. A minimum of 100 hours of clinical placement, with organised in-house supervision, is carried out in collaborating settings.

Why choose this course

• The degree is awarded by the University of Derby, a TOP30 UK University, according to the Guardian University Guide, 2020.
• A unique programme, focusing on the applications of forensic psychology, while simultaneously enriching students’ psychotherapy skills (based on the integrative approach).
• It is rooted in practice with the use of real-life examples and case studies.
• Focuses on the application of psychological knowledge to the treatment of mentally disordered individuals, who have been victimized or have committed a crime or have exhibited a violent act against others or themselves.
• Includes a 100-hour clinical placement with in-house supervision.
• Utilises a fully equipped observation suite (with a one-way mirror and audio-visual recording), appropriate for focus groups, interviews, role-plays and observational studies.
• It is fully applied and research-oriented, giving you the opportunity to continue your studies towards a PhD or a DPsych.
• You will be taught by experienced academics and active professionals, who are accredited lecturers of the University of Derby.