曼徹斯特大學

Programme description

Programme Aims

The Post Qualification Professional Doctorate in Forensic Psychology programme aims to provide you with the opportunity to:

• Create and interpret new knowledge, through original research or other advanced scholarship, of a quality to satisfy peer review, extend the forefront of the discipline, and merit publication;
• Systematically acquire and understand of a substantial body of knowledge which is at the forefront of the forensic psychology;
• Develop the general ability to conceptualise, design and implement a project for the generation of new knowledge, applications or understanding at the forefront of the discipline, and to adjust the project design in the light of unforeseen problems;
• Develop qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and largely autonomous initiative in complex and unpredictable situations, in professional environments.

Programme learning outcomes

At the end of the Professional Doctorate in Forensic Psychology programme successful graduates are expected to be able to:

• Make informed judgements on complex issues in the specialist field of forensic psychology, often in the absence of complete data;
• Communicate ideas and conclusions clearly and effectively to specialist and non-specialist audiences;
• Undertake applied research and development at an advanced level, contributing to the development of new techniques, ideas or approaches;
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of applicable techniques for research and advanced academic enquiry.

Teaching and learning

Teaching will be based on individual learner needs. You will develop a bespoke training plan with your supervisor at the start of the programme. Teaching will be accessible from the Doctoral Academy training programme, MRes Health and Social Care or University of Manchester Worldwide (UMW). The teaching is designed so as to enable you to balance study alongside existing workplace demands; with the majority of the MRes and UMW content delivered online.

Teaching aims to provide grounding in embedding advanced research methods in applied clinical practice. Significant independent study is expected at doctoral level. All teaching is delivered by experienced researchers and academics at the University of Manchester. All supervisors are currently practicing in forensic mental health and/or active researchers. This will enhance your learning by offering multidisciplinary applied research and professional experience.