phd forensic psychology ucl

UCL Psychology and Language Sciences

PhD students undertake a piece of supervised research either independently or as part of a team, often as a major step towards an academic career. Assessment is by means of a thesis. A PhD is normally designed to extend over three years full-time or five years part-time. A detailed view of all the areas of study in the Division can be found by consulting the list of academic staff associated with the major groupings of activity outlined below.

Research Themes

• Clinical, Educational, and Health Psychology
• Experimental Psychology
• Institute of Cognitive Neuroscience
• Language & Cognition
• Linguistics
• Speech, Hearing & Phonetic Sciences
• UCL Interaction Centre

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• Professor of Future Crimes Dept of Security and Crime Science
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Professor Johnson is the Director of the Dawes Centre for Future Crime at UCL and co-director of the EPSRC Center for Doctoral Training in Cybersecurity. He was previously a lecturer in Forensic Psychology and before that a senior research fellow at the University of Liverpool.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDON APPOINTMENTS

• Professor of Future Crimes University College London, Dept of Security and Crime Science
• Doctor of Philosophy University of Liverpool 2001
• Master of Arts University of Liverpool 1994
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) University of Liverpool 1992

FIELDS OF RESEARCH

• Criminology
• Policy and administration
• Cognitive and computational psychology
• Law in context
• Legal systems
• Applied and developmental psychology

Psychology BSc

This three-year programme, accredited by the British Psychological Society, exposes you to a very wide coverage of the field of psychology. It includes the opportunity for a measure of specialisation within your studies, so you can make informed and rational decisions about your future career.

Key Information

Programme starts, entry requirements, contextual offer, uk applicants qualifications.

For entry requirements with other UK qualifications accepted by UCL, choose your qualification from the list below:

Equivalent qualification

Not acceptable for entrance to this programme

Not acceptable for entrance to this programme.

D2,D3,D3 in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects, including at least one, or preferably two, subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology.

A1,A,A at Advanced Highers (or A1,A at Advanced Higher and A,A,A at Higher), including at least one, or preferably two, subjects from Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology at Advanced Higher.

Successful completion of the WBQ Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate plus 2 GCE A-Levels at grades A*AA. To include at least one, preferably two subjects from: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology.

International applications

In addition to A level and International Baccalaureate, UCL considers a wide range of international qualifications for entry to its undergraduate degree programmes.

English language requirements

If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency. Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and test providers can be found on our English language requirements page.

The English language level for this programme is: Good (Advanced for GCSE/IGCSE)

A variety of English language programmes are offered at the UCL Centre for Languages & International Education .

Degree benefits

The first two years of the programme span the field of psychology while the third offers considerable choice of topics according to your main interests and aims.

The UCL Division of Psychology & Language Sciences is one of the largest centres of psychology teaching and research in the UK. Its cutting-edge research is internationally recognised.

The programme is accredited and audited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Graduates are eligible to become members of the BPS, which is the starting point for a career in psychology.

Excellent resources include our up-to-date web-based system, which makes all teaching materials (including course outlines, lecture presentation slides, handouts, video recordings of lectures) available to all registered students.

This programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society . UK applicants for graduate membership and the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) require a minimum of a lower second-class Bachelor's degree. Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership is required for entry to all accredited postgraduate and doctoral programmes as part of the route to becoming a chartered psychologist.

Degree structure

In each year of your degree you will take a number of individual modules, normally valued at 15 or 30 credits, adding up to a total of 120 credits for the year. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken. The balance of compulsory and optional modules varies from programme to programme and year to year. A 30-credit module is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).

The first two years of your degree comprise a combination of compulsory and optional modules. Compulsory modules make up the majority of credits in both years and include the study of experimental design in psychology, the neurological underpinnings of behaviour, health and clinical psychology, language, cognition, individual differences, social psychology and perception.

Optional modules in the first year may be taken from a wide variety of subjects, in the arts or sciences, taught within UCL.

In your final year, all modules are taken in psychology and you will undertake a compulsory research project on a subject of your choice. Your project will be supervised by a staff member and will be an empirical and usually experimental piece of research which utilises the skills you have learned.

An indicative guide to the structure of this programme, year by year.

Core or compulsory module(s)

Evidence and Enquiry in Psychology Introduction to Psychological Experimentation Introduction to Statistical Methods in Psychology Memory and Decision The Psychology of Individual Differences Social Psychology

Optional modules

You will take 0.5 or 1.0 credit of subsidiary modules from across UCL.

Brain and Behaviour Design and Analysis of Psychological Experiments Developmental Psychology Health and Clinical Psychology Language and Cognition Perception Research Methods in Psychology

Qualitative and Mixed Research Methods

Research Project

You will select six optional modules to the value of 3.0 credits. Options may include: Applied Decision Making Behaviour Change Brain in Action Cognitive Neuroscience Genes and Behaviour Human Computer Interaction Human Learning and Memory Language in Context Organisational Psychology Psychology and Education Social Psychology of Health Risks Social Psychology Topics in Developmental Psychology Topics in Neurobiology

Your learning

Your learning will involve attendance at lectures. You will also experience laboratory classes and independent research projects. Small academic tutorial groups meet weekly, for which you will be asked to produce essays and prepare discussion topics. Progression to the second and third years is dependent upon your achievement in years one and two.

Assessment is primarily by end-of-year examinations, but other methods include multiple choice and computational tests and coursework. Your final-year project will be assessed in two parts: the research proposal (10% of the project mark) and the project itself (90%).

Detailed module descriptions are available on the department website: Psychology BSc .

In addition to subject-based skills and knowledge, psychology graduates also acquire a number of transferable skills e.g. numeracy, IT literacy, data-management, time-management, independent research, team working, report writing, presentation skills, communications and literacy skills and the ability to work ethically and professionally with people. These abilities are all highly valued in a range of employment fields.

Your knowledge of all areas of the subject makes you eligible for entry into any field normally open to psychology graduates, or for further graduate training (which is required for graduates wishing to work as a chartered professional psychologist in the areas of health, forensic, clinical, educational and occupational psychology).

While many UCL psychology graduates have gone on to become professional psychologists in the National Health Service, in education, the civil service and industry, it is important to bear in mind that psychology provides a very useful basis for a wide range of other careers. For further information on careers, visit the website of the British Psychological Society .

UCL is commited to helping you get the best start after graduation. Read more about how UCL Careers and UCL Innovation and Enterprise can help you find employment or learn about entrepreneurship .

Student view

“ UCL is the best institution to be studying psychology at. It's an intellectually stimulating environment which pushes you to be the best version of yourself as a student. The quality and effectiveness of research that is conducted here is vast, and is definitely amplified in the teaching. ” Sara Tofiq - Psychology BSc Third Year

Fees and funding

Tuition fees.

The fees indicated are for undergraduate entry in the 2019/20 academic year. The UK/EU fees shown are for the first year of the programme at UCL only. Fees for future years may be subject to an inflationary increase. The Overseas fees shown are the fees that will be charged to 2019/20 entrants for each year of study on the programme, unless otherwise indicated below.

Full details of UCL's tuition fees, tuition fee policy and potential increases to fees can be found on the UCL Students website .

Additional costs

If you are concerned by potential additional costs for books, equipment, etc. on this programme, please get in touch with the relevant departmental contact (details given on this page).

Various funding options are available, including student loans, scholarships and bursaries. UK students whose household income falls below a certain level may also be eligible for a non-repayable bursary or for certain scholarships. Please see the Fees and funding pages for more details.

Departmental scholarships

Funding opportunities relevant to the department may appear in this section when they are available. Please check carefully or confirm with the programme contact to ensure they apply to this degree programme.

The Scholarships and Funding website lists scholarships and funding schemes available to UCL students. These may be open to all students, or restricted to specific nationalities, regions or academic department.

Application and next steps

Your application.

Together with academic requirements, we are looking to attract well-qualified students with a range of subjects at A level (or equivalent). We are also looking for you to demonstrate your understanding that psychology, in all its branches, is a scientific subject. Applicants may be asked for additional information, including the completion of a questionnaire, prior to a decision being made.

How to apply

Application for admission should be made through UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). Applicants currently at school or college will be provided with advice on the process; however, applicants who have left school or who are based outside the United Kingdom may obtain information directly from UCAS.

Application deadline: 15 January 2019

• Apply through UCAS
• Application guidelines

All applicants who are offered a place will be invited to attend an open day. This is intended to allow candidates to make an informed decision about whether the degree programme is right for them, and all candidates resident in the UK are usually expected to attend. Virtual open days will also be held for offer holders who are unable to attend in person.

For further information on UCL's selection process see: Selection of students .

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Psychological Sciences MSc

Ucl (university college london), different course options.

• Key information

Course Summary

Tuition fees, entry requirements, university information, similar courses at this uni, key information data source : idp connect, qualification type.

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Psychology (General) Science

Course type

The MSc Psychological Sciences is a conversion programme designed for students who have not previously taken a psychology degree or only psychology as a joint degree with other subjects. It is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and prepares students who wish to progress to research in psychology or study of applied areas of psychology such as clinical, educational, forensic and occupational/organisational/business psychology. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the core areas of psychology including biological psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, individual differences and social psychology and the links between them. You will also study quantitative and qualitative research methods and statistics and undertake your own research project under supervision of one of the wide range of psychology department staff.

By the end of this training, students will have acquired practical research skills and knowledge of the core areas of the discipline of psychology, allowing them to progress to research in psychology or study of applied areas of psychology.

The Psychological Sciences MSc is designed to confer Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS). GBC is the form of professional accreditation that is required for many careers that you may pursue with a psychology degree, as well as for advanced professional training in psychology. This is a conversion course.

UK fees Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

International fees Course fees for EU and international students

Normally a minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor’s degree from a UK university of an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

UCL (University College London) is consistently ranked among the top ten universities in the world, conducting leading research across a wide range of subject areas. Throughout its long and prestigious history, it has inspired and educated countless minds and produced 30 Nobel prize recipients. With one campus located in the heart of Bloomsbury and a second campus in vibrant east London, the university is home to around 42,000 students... more

Psychology and Human Development MPhil/PhD

Full time | 3 years | 23-SEP-24

PGCE Psychology

Full time | 1 year | 23-SEP-24

Clinical, Educational and Health Psychology MPhil/PhD

Experimental psychology mphil/phd, health psychology msc.

Forensic & Neurodevelopmental Sciences MPhil/PhD, MD(Res)

Key information

The Department of Forensic and Neurodevelopmental Sciences (FANS) in the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) is one of the few leading teams in the world bringing together experts in brain development and antisocial behaviour. We offer prospective students supervision from internationally recognised academics with expertise in many areas of forensic and neurodevelopmental research. As one of Europe’s largest research groups focusing on the neuroscientific understanding of the development of prosocial and antisocial behaviours across the lifespan, we believe it is essential to investigate the determinants of normal development to understand abnormal behaviour (or illness).

With staff globally-recognised as innovators of high-quality translational research. we maintain strong links with our clinical and forensic partners ensuring our fundamental research and teaching efforts can be transferred for clinical improvements with ease and speed. The quality of our research is reflected by our academic contributions to the 2014 UK Research Excellence Framework. Ranked 2 nd in the country for power, the IoPPN achieved a 100% 4* ranking for our research environment, indicating our impact was judged to be ‘world-leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’. We currently hold approximately £20 million in research income from national (e.g. the Medical Research Council, Wellcome Trust and National Institute of Health Research), international (e.g. European Commission) and charitable grant giving bodies (Autistica, Forces in Mind and The Simons Foundation).

Research methodologies employed within FANS included neuroimaging ( in vivo brain imaging -MRI, fMRI, MRS, and PET), genomics, animal models, epidemiology, psychopathology, psychopharmacology, and measures of cognitive ability and behaviour in healthy individuals and those with psychiatric or neurodevelopmental disorders.

Key benefits

World leading experts

Our academic team members sit on National and International steering and advisory groups (including UK government task forces on ADHD, autism and offenders). With expertise from basic animal models through to the latest neuroimaging techniques, we are world leaders in brain imaging of infants, and in relating differences in brain structure and function to social and cognitive development. We also study the genetics, epidemiology, psychopathology, neurobiology and psychopharmacology of autistic spectrum disorders and ADHD across the lifespan, conduct disorder and callous unemotional behaviour in children, and offending and antisocial personality disorder in adulthood.

National and International Partnerships

Our work is funded by large scale grants from leading agencies including the Medical Research Council (UK), National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), The Wellcome Trust, Autism Speaks, Autistica, The European Commission (the Innovative Medicines Initiative for EU AIMS, together with other funding for EU BRAINVIEW, EU TACTICS, and EU MATRICS), the Simons Foundation (USA) and Industry (GW Pharma).

Translational Research

Our unique collaboration between academics, researchers and clinicians provides you with an outstanding learning environment to become part of the next generation of world leaders in translational research.

Set within the world renowned Maudsley and Bethlem Royal hospitals, we join forces with leading experts in their field to provide high quality forensic and neurodevelopmental services via the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLAM) – provider of the widest range of mental health services in the UK.

As part of the Behavioural and Developmental Psychiatry Clinical Academic Group (CAG), we rapidly translate cutting-edge research into clinical practice, improving patient outcomes, training and clinical practice to create world-leading improvements in healthcare. Launched in 2013 under the chairmanship of Professor Declan Murphy, carries out multidisciplinary ‘translational’ studies of normal development, and how abnormalities in that process lead to high cost neurodevelopmental disorders. Our studies link the ‘basic’ sciences (e.g. in cellular mechanisms and circuits studied using stem cell and animal models) to clinical sciences.

Take a look at our recent publications

The Department of Forensic and Neurodevelopmental Sciences (FANS) offers prospective students supervision from internationally recognised academics with expertise in many areas of forensic and neurodevelopmental research.

Current Research Interests

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

• European Autism Intervention A Multicentre Study (EU-AIMS)
• Experimental Medicine studies in adult ASD: GABA, Glutamate, Endocannabinoid and Serotonin systems

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Research in the Forensic Environment

• Fitness to Plead
• Trauma in prison

Conduct Disorder

• Brain Associates of Parent Training on Antisocial Behaviour in Children (MRC-ABC)

Infant Brain Development

• Brain Imaging in Babies Study (BIBS)
• How to apply
• Fees or Funding

UK Tuition Fees 2023/24

Full time tuition fees: £7,500 per year

Part time tuition fees: £3,750 per year

International Tuition Fees 2023/24

Full time tuition fees: £28,260 per year

Part time tuition fees: £14,130 per year

UK Tuition Fees 2024/25

Full time tuition fees: £7,950 per year

Part time tuition fees: £3,975 per year

International Tuition Fees 2024/25

Full time tuition fees: £30,240 per year

Part time tuition fees: £15,120 per year

These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King's terms and conditions.

• Study environment

Base campus

Denmark Hill Campus

Home to the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience

Working closely with their supervisors, our Graduate research students enjoy regular meetings to discuss their progress. We also foster student collaboration by encouraging networking with other members of staff within their research group along with participation in departmental research presentations and Institute seminars. At the start of their studies new graduate students are given a full induction and each full-time graduate research student is allocated their own workspace and computer. Facilities for part-time students can be arranged according to their needs. Students and supervisors are invited to participate in the thriving PhD student forum - a bi-monthly gathering for all all students and supervisors to discuss research methods and present on-going projects.

Fostering our PhD Researchers

We encourage our students to publish their research results. In addition to supporting PhD Theses incorporating publications we also champion student poster and oral presentations at national and international conferences including: International Society of Autism Research Meeting, Organisation of Human Brain Mapping, and Society for the Study of Behavioural Phenotypes Conference.

Postgraduate training

Training courses run by the department, the Institute or through the Graduate School can be utilised as required to provide training in a wide variety of topics, from transferable skills to academic areas directly relevant to the student's thesis.

Head of group/division

Professor Declan Murphy

Contact for information

For any additional queries regarding application and project approval procedures please contact

Education Support Team: [email protected]

Admissions Tutor: Dr Vaheshta Sethna- [email protected]

Business Manager: Ms Harriet Meteyard-  [email protected]

Contact email

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This four-year programme, accredited by the British Psychological Society, exposes you to a wide coverage of the field of psychology and offers a considerable choice of topics. There is also the opportunity to gain additional research experience in the final year, either with a UCL research group or in an applied (workplace) setting.

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The UCL Division of Psychology and Language Sciences is one of the largest centres of psychology teaching and research in the UK. Its cutting-edge research is internationally recognised.

There are two routes to this programme: research and applied. Students on the research route will be embedded within a UCL research lab or department for most of their final year, working alongside world-leading researchers and their teams to produce an independent piece of research.

Students on the applied route will gain experience of applying psychological theory within a workplace setting and will also be exposed to the challenges of carrying out research within a work environment.

Excellent resources include our up-to-date web-based system, which makes all teaching materials (including course outlines, lecture presentation slides, handouts, video recordings of lectures) available to registered students.

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Your learning will involve attendance at lectures. You will also experience laboratory classes and independent research projects. Small academic tutorial groups meet weekly, for which you will be asked to produce essays and prepare discussion topics. Progression to the second, third and fourth years is dependent upon your achievement in years one, two and three.

Assessment is primarily by end-of-year examinations, but other methods include multiple choice, computational tests, oral presentations and written coursework.

In addition to subject-based skills and knowledge, psychology graduates also acquire a number of transferable skills e.g. numeracy, IT literacy, data-management, time-management, independent research, team working, report writing, presentation skills, communication and literacy skills, and the ability to work ethically and professionally with people. These abilities are all highly valued in a range of employment fields.

Your knowledge of all areas of the subject makes you eligible for entry into any field normally open to psychology graduates, or further graduate training (this is required for graduates wishing to work as a chartered professional psychologist in the areas of health, forensic, clinical, educational and occupational psychology).

While many UCL psychology graduates have gone on to become professional psychologists in the National Health Service, in education, the civil service and in industry, it is important to bear in mind that psychology provides a very useful basis for a wide range of other careers.

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Forensic Psychology MSc

Our Forensic Psychology master's offers an advanced understanding of the theoretical and applied issues in forensic psychology.

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• September 2024

The MSc Forensic Psychology offers comprehensive professional training in forensic psychology. The programme combines expertise from academics and practitioners. We always ensure that the programme content is relevant, up to date and evidence-based.

You'll get the opportunity to develop theoretical and clinical skills. These skills will enhance your future employability and career progression. We focus on supporting you in becoming a scientist-practitioner in forensic settings. You'll gain an in-depth knowledge of:

• offending and victim pathways
• psychological assessments
• rehabilitation
• investigative and court processes
• topical issues within forensic psychology

You'll conduct risk assessments and case formulations during practical sessions. You'll conduct structured framework research relating to forensic psychology practice. The course has two different routes:

Forensic Psychology, MSc (Accredited)

Forensic psychology, msc (non-accredited).

We offer both accredited and non-accredited courses:

This route is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), thereby accounting for Stage 1 of the Qualification in Forensic Psychology . You must have a first degree in psychology providing Graduate Basis for Chartership (GBC) with the BPS to apply to this course.

This route is not accredited by the BPS. It does not fulfill Stage 1 of the BPS qualification in forensic psychology. If you want to progress onto Stage 2 of the Qualification in Forensic Psychology in the future, you need to go back and complete the necessary conversion programme. This is to give you the requisite GBC with the BPS.

This route is for those students who do not have a first degree in psychology providing GBC with the BPS. Their degree must cover research methods and statistics relevant to psychology. For example, a joint or combined degree that includes psychology or an international psychology degree that does not confer GBC with the BPS).

Other qualifications/experience may be acceptable. This will be considered by the Programme Director. Applicants may include:

• mental health specialists
• police officers
• prison officers
• social workers
• support workers

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See our  terms and conditions and student complaints information , which gives details of circumstances that may lead to changes to programmes, modules or University services.

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What you'll learn.

You will gain demonstrable, advanced knowledge and critical understanding in:

• theories and professional issues of forensic psychology
• the breadth and depth of forensic psychology practice and clinically relevant legislations
• interdisciplinary nature of legal processes and psychological knowledge of criminal justice systems
• investigative psychology and forensic interviewing
• investigative processes, from pre-trial/conviction to through/after-care and restorative justice
• legal, ethical and contextual issues in the evaluation of research and practice
• interdisciplinary nature of legal processes and psychological knowledge to criminal justice systems

You will study modules on this course. A module is a unit of a course with its own approved aims and outcomes and assessment methods.

Module information is intended to provide an example of what you will study.

Our teaching is informed by research. Course content changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.

Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.

To find out more please see our terms and conditions .

Optional modules availability

Some courses have optional modules. Student demand for optional modules may affect availability.

How you'll learn

This course is typically taught and based on the Newcastle campus. It is delivered by the School of Psychology . Teaching is delivered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 09:00 to 17:00. This is subject to occasional change. You’ll be taught using a range of methods, including:

• group work and discussions
• practical sessions

Depending on your modules, you'll be assessed through a combination of:

• Dissertation
• Professional skills assessments
• Oral presentation
• Research proposal
• Written exercise

Your specialist skills and knowledge will be developed through a combination of:

• written reports
• reflective journals
• interview guides
• oral presentations
• research project

You'll receive full support to become capable and confident in research techniques. You'll develop academic skills in analysing data and research report writing.

Your teaching and learning is also supported by Canvas. Canvas is a Virtual Learning Environment. You'll use Canvas to submit your assignments and access your:

• module handbooks
• course materials
• course announcements and notifications
• written feedback

Throughout your studies, you’ll have access to support from:

• personal tutors
• our University Student Services Team
• student representatives

You'll also be assigned an academic member of staff. They will be your personal tutor throughout your time with us. They can help with academic and personal issues.

Our staff have extensive expertise in the field of forensic psychology. They offer a range of research specialisms, such as:

Dr Darren Johnson , Forensic Psychologist (Degree Programme Director). Expertise includes:

• assessment and treatment of offenders, including sexual and violent offenders
• assessments that explore risk, personality, mental illness, developmental disorder and functioning. This is for young and adult male and female offenders
• personality disorder and psychopathy

Faye Horsley , Forensic Psychologist (Deputy Programme Director). Expertise includes:

• formulation of offenders
• assessment and treatment of offenders
• working with personality disordered offenders
• adult fire setting and arson

Professor Gwyneth Doherty-Sneddon , (Head of School). Expertise includes:

• the visuospatial processing links between visual social cues and visual non-social information
• how children adapt to different communication media (eg face-to-face versus live video links)
• children's patterns of gaze as indicators of internal cognitive states
• gaze aversion as cognitive load management in people with neurodevelopmental disorders

Other experienced staff include Professor Dame Vicki Bruce and Dr Carla Chivers .

We also welcome guest lecturers from:

• members of The Judiciary

• Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service

• Northumbria Police

• the Norwegian Police University College

• staff from the Newcastle Law School

Your development

Professional skills.

You will gain professional skills in:

• writing professional and analytical reports
• developing forensic case formulations
• independent learning
• project planning
• problem-solving
• time management

Your future

Graduates have successfully gained clinically relevant job roles including:

• assistant psychologist
• facilitator
• trainee psychologists
• forensics researcher

Our Careers Service

Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.

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Quality and ranking

All professional accreditations are reviewed regularly by their professional body

From 1 January 2021 there is an update to the way professional qualifications are recognised by countries outside of the UK

Check the government’s website for more information .

The Dame Margaret Barbour Building is home to the School of Psychology at Newcastle University. This bespoke facility is the newest addition to the Faculty of Medical Sciences. It offers psychology facilities such as:

• forensic interviewing suite
• nutrition and food preference unit
• media and behaviour lab
• medical consultation rooms
• psychological testing cubicles

Find out more about our psychology facilities

Fees and funding

Tuition fees for 2024 entry (per year).

If your studies last longer than one year, your tuition fee may increase in line with inflation.

Depending on your residency history, if you’re a student from the EU, other EEA or a Swiss national, with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you’ll normally pay the ‘Home’ tuition fee rate and may be eligible for Student Finance England support.

EU students without settled or pre-settled status will normally be charged fees at the ‘International’ rate and will not be eligible for Student Finance England support.

If you are unsure of your fee status, check out the latest guidance here .

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We support our EU and international students by providing a generous range of Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships. See  our   searchable postgraduate funding page  for more information.  

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You can choose to start your application, save your details and come back to complete it later.

If you’re ready, you can select Apply Online and you’ll be taken directly to the application portal.

Alternatively you can find out more about applying on our applications and offers pages .

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Questions about this course?

If you have specific questions about this course you can contact:

Dr Darren Johnson Chartered and Registered Forensic Psychologist Lecturer in Forensic Psychology and Degree Programme Director School of Psychology Telephone: +44 (0) 191 208 5914 Email: [email protected]

Karen Wilson Senior Programme Administrator School of Psychology Telephone: +44 (0) 191 208 7925 Email: [email protected]

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