Doctorate in Forensic Psychology

University of Manchester
Undergraduate DClinPsy Full-time 3 Years Psychology

About this course

Programme Aims The Post Qualification Professional Doctorate in Forensic Psychology programme aims to provide you with the opportunity to:

  • Create and interpret new knowledge, through original research or other advanced scholarship, of a quality to satisfy peer

    review, extend the forefront of the discipline, and merit publication;

  • Systematically acquire and understand of a substantial body of knowledge which is at the forefront of the forensic

    psychology;

  • Develop the general ability to conceptualise, design and implement a project for the generation of new knowledge,

    applications or understanding at the forefront of the discipline, and to adjust the project design in the light of unforeseen problems;

  • Develop qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and

    largely autonomous initiative in complex and unpredictable situations, in professional environments.

    Programme learning outcomes

    At the end of the Professional Doctorate in Forensic Psychology programme successful graduates are expected to be able to:

  • Make informed judgements on complex issues in the specialist field of forensic psychology, often in the absence of

    complete data;

  • Communicate ideas and conclusions clearly and effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences;

  • Undertake applied research and development at an advanced level, contributing to the development of new techniques,

    ideas or approaches;

  • Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of applicable techniques for research and advanced academic enquiry.
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1172 Social services managers and directors
    2462 Probation officers
    2229 Therapy professionals
    2225 Clinical psychologists
    3229 Welfare and housing associate professionals
    2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists

    Course Details

    Qualification
    DClinPsy
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Manchester
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Psychology