Forensic Psychology

Goldsmiths, University of London
Postgraduate MSc Full-time 1 Year Psychology

About this course

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

  • The Masters is ideal if you're interested in training to become a forensic psychologist. It's also a perfect choice if you're already working in the criminal justice or forensic mental health systems and are keen to learn more about the theory and practice behind forensic psychology.

  • The programme will introduce you to a range of psychological theories, methods and processes within the context of the legal, criminal and civil justice systems.

  • Based at a research-led London university with strong links to forensic services, you’ll be taught by world-class researchers, and experienced practitioners from the NHS, and the prison and probation service.

  • The MSc is led by chartered clinical and forensic psychologist Dr Brian McKenzie, and chartered psychologist Dr Adrian Scott, and includes contributions from world-class researchers and practitioners who will teach on the programme and supervise research projects.
  • Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 1 Year

    Qualification: MSc

    Location: London

    Part-time

    Duration: 2 Years

    Qualification: MSc

    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
    2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists
    2225 Clinical psychologists
    2226 Other psychologists

    Course Details

    Qualification
    MSc
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    1 Year
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    London
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Psychology