Forensic Psychology

Entry requirements

Candidates should be registered forensic psychologists and should hold a master's degree in the relevant discipline with a merit or above classification.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Advance your career as a qualified and registered forensic psychologist and contribute to new knowledge in the field with our Post Qualification Doctorate in Forensic Psychology.

• Design research to understand themes at the forefront of forensic psychology.
• Produce a new and original contribution to professional knowledge in the field.
• Develop a systematic, critical and comprehensive understanding of a substantial body of knowledge.
• Build on prior research experience in order to develop advanced research skills.
• Strengthen the profession and support your career prospects as a forensic psychologist.
• Enhance your ability to supervise applied research conducted by trainee forensic psychologists, improve your supervisory skills and offer opportunities to support your organisations objectives and priorities.
• Work with leading academics and researchers in forensic psychology at a university ranked 6th in the UK (QS World University Rankings 2025).