Forensic Psychology Practice – (M.Sc.)

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Programme aims
The programme aims to provide the necessary knowledge and skills to work as a forensic psychologist; to analyse offending behaviour and its effect on victims; to manage, assess and plan treatment strategies for both victims and offenders; and to work as an expert providing professional reports and training. An evidence-based approach to forensic practice is emphasised, with the objective of developing skills in research and evaluation. Professional case studies, research studies and forensic practice reports are carried out.

Learning and teaching
In addition to your time at the University, you are expected to spend three days a week in a forensic practice placement (or employed in a forensic setting) and one day a week on research for 40 weeks each year. You have the chance to work with offender groups (adults, young people and individuals with learning disability) both in community and institutional environments.

Course structure
Both theory and practice are set in the context of the legal and institutional systems through which offenders and victims are managed. Taught programme modules within the Forensic Psychology Practice masters include:

* Psychology and the Understanding of Crime
* Psychology, Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice
* Working with Offenders of Serious Crime
* Assessment (Offenders and Victims)
* Psychology and the Court System
* Forensic Psychotherapy and Professional Issues
* Forensic Practice
* Case Study
* Research Methods