Forensic Psychology and Mental Health

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  • University/Institute Name Queen Mary University of London
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position Duration1 year
  • Application deadlineSep 2026

Position Details (Master's)

Gain the skills you’ll need to work safely, ethically and effectively with offenders who pose a risk to other with theForensic Psychology and Mental Health program offered at Queen Mary University of London.

This Forensic Psychology and Mental Health MSc delivered by Queen Mary University of London will give you a summary of forensic psychology and mental health care. We offer you a distinctive psychosocial focus, a key component of current Ministry of Justice and Department of Health Policy.

Key Facts

This approach helps you to reflect on your own experiences and practice in a way that develops your skills as a clinician, researcher or leader in the field, as well as providing a framework for safe and therapeutic work with offenders.

There will also be the opportunity to apply your in-class learning in an optional placement within a forensic setting. Through this you would learn to work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) within a forensic setting, and how to work in partnership with other organisations and pathways relevant to forensic mental health, such as the criminal justice system, probation services and local authorities.

You’ll produce an original thesis, which can be oriented towards clinical or research knowledge. We’ll encourage you to publish and disseminate this work.

Courses include:
  • Forensic Mental Health Dissertation
  • Forensic Psychology andMental Health
  • Psychological, Psychosocial, andPsychoanalytic Perspectives on Working withOffenders
  • Investigative and Legal Processes in ForensicPsychology and Mental Health
  • Professional Practice in Forensic Psychologyand Mental Health
  • Applied Research Methods: PracticalApplication

Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

Position Start Date

Sep 2026