Forensic Mental Health

Queen Mary University of London
Postgraduate MSc (PG) Full-time 1 Year Psychology

About this course

This 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.

  • Gain a multidisciplinary understanding of the connection between mental disorder and criminal behaviour

  • Receive comprehensive training in research methods and writing

  • Further your interest in applied forensic psychology, forensic psychiatry and/or criminology
  • Study Options

    This course is available in 4 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc (PG)

    Location: London

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc (PG)

    Location: London

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 9 Months

    Qualification: PgDip

    Location: London

    Part-time

    Duration: 21 Months

    Qualification: PgDip

    Location: London

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1172 Social services managers and directors
    2229 Therapy professionals
    2462 Probation officers
    3229 Welfare and housing associate professionals
    6134 Houseparents and residential wardens
    2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Master of Science - MSc (PG)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    London
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Psychology