Career opportunities
Forensic psychologists work across all agencies within the criminal justice system, primarily in prison and probation services, secure hospitals, the police and the courts. These agencies and organisations will be your primary employers if you graduate from this MSc.
Our course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Discover more about a career in forensic psychology on the BPS website and the University's careers website .
Qualifying as a Forensic Psychologist after gaining an MSc
Gaining a BPS accredited MSc is the first step towards becoming a Forensic Psychologist. The next step is to complete approved applied training, one route is the Qualification in Forensic Psychology provided by the BPS. This short video offers information about the training route.
Our graduates
Visit our blog and read about what our graduates have progressed into.
Career opportunities
For more information about a career as a Psychologist in Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) please see the following videos.
- Hear Sagheer's story reflecting on his changing role in the Prison and Probation service over the years.
- Hear Georgia's story reflecting on her development in the Prison and Probation service over the years.
- Hear Kerensa's story reflecting on her development in the Prison and Probation service over the years.
- The Prison and Probation Service is the biggest single employer of psychologists in the country. It works hard to understand the real story inside the people it works with.
Accrediting organisations
Master
***Awarded 'Top Rated Programme' label, Keuzegids 2019***
Are you ambitious, self-critical and eager to learn? Are you curious about the psychology of people who come into contact with the law? And would you like to pursue a career in forensic mental health? Then Forensic Psychology might be the perfect programme for you. It will provide you with a mix of theoretical and empirical knowledge. You will study scientific literature in relation to real-life problems and work on projects in small tutorial groups. Furthermore, the programme includes hands-on training in forensic assessment, therapy and expert witness skills. After graduation, you will be qualified to work in prisons, forensic psychiatric facilities, police services, probation services, and in areas such as child protection and domestic violence.
Led by the Forensic Psychology section.
Fast facts
- highly selective programme for talented students
- there is a growing demand for highly qualified forensic psychologists
- 2-year, full-time master's, taught in English
- starts in September
- weekly: 20 hrs classes, with varying independent study
- you’ll get an MSc in Forensic Psychology
Ask a student!
Meet Sarah: the student ambassador for Master in Forensic Psychology.
On her Instagram account she shares her study experiences, moments of her life in Maastricht, and much more. Follow her to get a sneak peak of your possible future!
If you have questions about the programme and/or about (student) life in Maastricht, don't hesitate to get in touch with Sarah through her Instagram page; she's happy to help you with your study choice, as previous student ambassadors helped her with hers.
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If you're thinking about starting a master's programme at the Faculty of Psychology and Neuroscience, but you need some more information. You can visit this page to find out all about our master events, our student ambassadors, and where to find more information.
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Mareike’s extra mile in health: “Contributing to equal chances for everyone in the criminal system, regardless of their psychological state, race, religion or cultural background.”
I’m considering changing my address to that of the library, since I spend more time there than at home
Rose Cloete, Forensic Psychology
This programme is known by many lead academics and practitioners in the field, so it really boosts your employability and gives you the tools to further advance your career.