MSc Applied Forensic Psychology at Buckinghamshire New University

Are you passionate about rehabilitating criminals and reforming criminal behaviour?

Faculty: Psychology and Criminology  |  Duration: One Year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our specially-developed blended learning Master’s offers you the opportunity to complete your studies flexibly alongside your current employment through online learning. After graduation, and you go on to find employment, you may find yourself working with prisoners on treatment and rehabilitation programmes, and become involved in psychological interventions designed to modify criminal behaviour. Core modules include Extended Research Project, Professional Practice Skills, Issues and Ethics, Applied Forensic Research Skills, Assessment and Management, Journey of Change – Forensic Focus, The investigative & Criminal Justice Context, Vulnerable Groups in Forensic Settings.

Career pathways

By the end of this course, you’ll be well equipped to work in a variety of forensic psychology environments whether that’s in prisons, the probation service or victim work. You could also specialise in delivering interventions in prisons and other rehabilitation settings.

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