Forensic Psychology Forensic psychology concerns the assessment & treatment of criminal behaviour, including criminal investigation & profiling. Forensic psychologists work with prisoners, offenders, & victims of crime, as well as other professionals in the judicial & penal systems. If you are interested in criminal behaviour & want to help offenders make positive changes, then this course is ideal for you. About Our Forensic Psychology Course This forensic psychology training course provides an overview of the use of psychological principles to understand the behaviour of criminals & the value of psychology in the detection of crime. The course covers different research methods & how they can help us research criminal behaviour, current theory in relation to the committing of offences, typical personal traits of offenders & how profiling can assist detection of crime, witness testimony & the behaviour of witnesses in the courtroom, & the use of forensic psychology in prevention of re-offending. What Could I Do After Taking This Forensic Psychology Course? Build your career. If you wish to build your career in forensic psychology, you could continue your training & education in psychology, psychotherapy, & other related subjects that are essential to this field. Obtain a degree. To work as a forensic psychologist, you’ll need a psychology degree. Work as a psychological assistant. If you’ve already earned 5 GCSEs, including maths & English, & have an understanding of IT & statistics, you could apply for a position as a psychological assistant, then use this experience as a step toward becoming a fully qualified psychologist. Forensic psychologists earn an average of £40, 000+*/year. * Source: Payscale.com, March 2013.