MSc Forensic Psychology

Glasgow Caledonian University

Study Scotland’s longest-running MSc Forensic Psychology degree, accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and delivered since 1997.This course is suitable if you have a first-class or upper second-class Psychology degree. It acts as Stage 1 in your progression towards becoming a BPS Chartered Psychologist, and a Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Registered Practitioner Forensic Psychologist.After successful completion of the course, you can also apply for membership to the Division of Forensic Psychology (DFP). Our team includes active researchers, industry-experienced academics, and HCPC-registered psychology practitioners who integrate their work into teaching. Our strong connections with professional stakeholders provide opportunities for you to engage with organisations across the sector.The course is not focused solely on Scotland, but it covers Scotland’s distinct legal system and Mental Health Act. At GCU, you’ll combine this with teaching on forensic psychology across the UK and from an international perspective. This gives you a broad and highly relevant understanding of the field.You will gain a strong understanding of:forensic psychologycriminality and offending behaviourlegal issues.You will learn to adopt an independent, analytical, and evaluative approach to forensic psychology.Within a supportive academic environment, you will develop skills to:assess and treat those who come into contact with the criminal justice systemdesign and deliver research projectsdevelop consultancy skills across professional settings.Your learning is supported by practical activities that bring theory to life. These include site visits to closed forensic environments such as secure hospitals and prisons, as well as courtroom-based expert witness exercises.

Department of Psychology, Social Work and Allied Health Sciences