32 Forensic Psychology MSc Degree Programs

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

This program is designed for students with a baccalaureate degree who are interested in psychology, criminal behavior, and the criminal justice system. The forensic psychology program is primarily concerned with the application of psychological principles and skills to the understanding of human behavior and the functioning of the legal and criminal justice system.

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.

Forensic Psychologists work as scientist-practitioners in the domains of criminal investigation, policing, courts, probation, criminal and civil justice systems, secure clinical settings, offender management and private practice.  

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.

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.

MSc Forensic Psychology at Winchester provides the academic component (Stage 1) of the route to becoming a Chartered Forensic Psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS's) Division of Forensic Psychology (DFP) and Practitioner Forensic Psychologist status with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). The programme also supports students with the transition towards Stage 2 of the chartering process by providing opportunities to volunteer in forensic practice placements to gain suitable experience and by incorporating practice-based assessments.

This MSc focuses on case formulation and the applied aspects of forensic psychology. There is an emphasis on working with different groups, including children/adolescents, violent or sexual offenders, and those with forensic mental health concerns. The programme has a clear focus on practice-based topics in forensic psychology. Students are able to conduct a research project alongside academics who are active researchers in their fields. Areas of expertise amongst staff include understanding deception and interviewing skills; investigative and courtroom processes; sexual fantasy and sexual offending; and online sexual exploitation material.

This MSc course provides a multidisciplinary understanding of the connection between mental disorder and criminal behaviour, and the approaches for reducing violence through appropriate care and management of those at risk of offending. It encompasses approaches from forensic psychology, psychiatry, criminology and sociology as well as public health.

This MSc in Forensic Psychology program offers students a comprehensive understanding of how psychology applies to the criminal justice system. It covers key areas such as offender behavior, risk asse...