Forensic Psychology University of Gloucestershire

Overview

Through the Forensic Psychology programme from University of Gloucestershire you’ll underpin your practice with both a sound appreciation of academic research evidence, and an understanding of the Forensic Psychologist’s role in investigative and legal processes, as well as the assessment and treatment of offenders.

The Forensic Team have a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the subject area. You’ll have access to the current and timely research that staff members are involved in, and which makes a difference in those applied forensic contexts.

The course is block-taught two days a week (currently Tuesdays and Thursdays). You’ll learn through a mixture of lectures and seminars, personal and professional reflection, and the opportunity of field visits. Your studies will be assessed by a range of coursework – practice reports, case formulations, presentations and portfolios.

As you develop your understanding, you’ll learn how to engage in the reflective practice that will be essential to maintaining professional competence and integrity. You’ll explore the ethical, legal, professional and personal dilemmas that can arise in professional practice within forensic settings.

Career opportunities:

This course has a strong applied focus on real-world practice and core expertise. Areas of focus include issues surrounding the commission, detection and prosecution of sexual offences and the management of offenders, evidence collection via investigative interviewing and special procedures to assist vulnerable witnesses.

You’ll undertake practical assignments, designed to model aspects of a professional forensic psychologists workload. The course is also accredited by the British Psychological Society, covering the core areas demanded of Stage 1 registration.

When you graduate you’ll have the choice of a wide range of career opportunities in areas such as crime analysis, fraud investigation,  prison and probation services, and national/international police services . You could also choose to move into further academic study and research – potentially a PhD and/or working as a Research Assistant.