47 Forensic Psychology Masters Degree Programs

Concordia University, St. Paul offers the M.A. in Human Services in Forensic Behavioral Health in partnership with the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies. The degree is offered online and focuses on the direct relationship between behavioral health, criminal justice, and legal systems.

The Master's Degree in Forensic Psychology provides the fundamental competences for the exercise of the profession of forensic psychologist in its expert role, as an expert or adviser to the jurist and judge in judicial processes. You will acquire the necessary tools and knowledge for the preparation of the forensic report in the different jurisdictions and its presentation before Courts and Tribunals.

Wherever there are people, crime will follow, which makes criminology and criminal psychology an exciting interdisciplinary field to study. The specialist criminological knowledge and skills you gain through this 100% online and part-time Masters could open up a variety of careers within offender support, security services, alcohol and drug rehabilitation, plus many more. This online MSc Criminology and Criminal Psychology will provide you with a sociological introduction to crime, causation and criminological theory. You will disseminate research undertaken at the University of Essex’s Centre for Criminology which informs both academia and public policy. This includes research strands in crime and the media, green criminology as well as terrorism, security and surveillance. You will explore the challenges that arise when investigating complex crime and how these challenges can sometimes derail an investigation. And you will learn how to critically evaluate the application of investigative strategies and assess a range of scientific, forensic and techniques that are available to complex crime investigators. You will gain an overview of the links between mental disorder, personality disorder and crime and develop a thorough understanding of forensic psychology and its role in the assessment, treatment and management of mentally disordered offenders. You will also develop a critical understanding of the historic relationship between psychology and police practice, including where psychology has had the greatest impact on policing.

The Master Forensic Psychology is a highly challenging programme that operates at the intersection of psychology and justice. It prepares for a career as a scientist-practitioner in the forensic mental health field. You will learn about the psychology of people who come into contact with the law.

The Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology program attempts to answer these questions using psychological concepts as utilized in the legal system. Students learn to examine mental health through multiple perspectives: social, cultural, and legal.

Take the next step on your journey to becoming a forensic psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited MSc in Forensic Psychology from Kingston University. You will also benefit from the close links our staff have with forensic settings located in London and the surrounding area.

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.

The purpose of this master's degree is specialized training aimed at professional and investigative practice with a level of excellence, in the fields of Work and Organizational Psychology and Legal-Forensic Psychology.

Help improve how crimes are investigated. Kingston University’s Criminology with Forensic Psychology MSc enables you to combine two complementary subject areas. You’ll build the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in this critical sector.

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

This MSc in Forensic Psychological Studies enables you to gain an advanced understanding of the fascinating area of forensic psychology while enhancing your analytical and communication skills, and your research literacy. Taking a case-based approach where you examine real-life criminal cases you'll learn about a broad range of topics relevant to forensic psychology. You'll develop an understanding of the relationship this field of research has with law enforcement, legal practice, policy, public opinion and the media.

This master's track focuses on psychological contributions to both forensic and legal contexts. This program will give you insight into why people misbehave and commit crimes, what the concept of criminal irresponsibility is, and how forensic patients need to be treated. Besides these typical forensic topics, the program offers insight into legal psychological topics such as deception detection and legal decision-making.

Immerse yourself in the only MSc programme that offers an entire module on offender cognition, explore relapse prevention, sex offenders with learning disabilities and the socio-demographic and psychological factors that lead to behaviours in some individuals and not others. This course is accredited by The British Psychological Society (BPS) and satisfies the academic component of professional training required to become a chartered forensic psychologist.

This Master's Degree prepares psychologists to obtain specialised professional skills to meet the needs of institutions in the Legal System, bodies associated with the prevention and support of crime victims, and institutions in charge of rehabilitating social outcasts.

This MSc provides a comprehensive overview of forensic psychology and mental health care, focusing on the psychosocial aspects of practice. Students will develop core clinical skills and have the opportunity for an optional placement in a forensic setting.