Forensic Psychology
Roehampton UniversityLondon, United Kingdom
Course overview
This BPS-accredited programme fulfils Stage 1 training towards becoming a Forensic Psychologist and offers a professionally grounded curriculum directly linked to real forensic practice. You’ll gain the knowledge, skills and practical experience to assess, understand and respond to offending behaviour and mental health in real-world criminal justice settings, while developing hands-on expertise in report writing, forensic risk assessment, case formulation and mock trials. By integrating theory, assessment and intervention, you’ll build reflective practice and develop the confidence to design training programmes, provide consultancy and progress to Stage 2 training or therapeutic work within forensic environments.
Our programme helps you build relevant professional skills by focusing on: Understanding why people offend Conducting forensic risk assessments Research and analysis Clear commu
Key highlights
- BPS-accredited, fulfilling Stage 1 training towards becoming a Forensic Psychologist
- Hands-on report writing, forensic risk assessment and case formulation
- Mock trials linked to real criminal justice practice
- Integrates theory, assessment and intervention for offending behaviour and mental health
- Prepares you to design training programmes and provide consultancy
- Pathway to Stage 2 training or therapeutic forensic work
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — or above
Careers this course leads to
- Trainee Forensic Psychologist
- Assistant Psychologist
- Forensic Risk Assessor
- Offender Behaviour Programme Facilitator
- Forensic Mental Health Practitioner
- Psychology Researcher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £11,250 per year | International: £18,980 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Roehampton University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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