Online Forensic Psychology Degrees

Kickstart or transform your career with our online forensic psychology degrees from world-class universities. Earn your degree at your own pace from anywhere in the world.

Explore the intersection of psychology and the legal system with an online forensic psychology degree

An online forensic psychology degree gives you the opportunity to understand human behaviour through the lens of law and criminal justice. Study topics such as offender profiling, criminal behaviour, mental health in legal contexts, and the psychology of victims — all while learning flexibly, wherever you are.

Why choose an online forensic psychology degree?

Study on your schedule

Our fully online degrees are designed for flexibility, allowing you to balance your studies with work or personal commitments. Learn from top universities at your own pace.

Gain real-world psychological insight

Understand how psychological principles apply to criminal investigations, courtroom processes, and correctional systems. Learn to assess and work with offenders, victims, and justice professionals.

Prepare for a career in psychology and criminal justice

Graduates pursue careers in criminal justice, mental health services, offender rehabilitation, research, or continue with postgraduate training to become forensic psychologists.

What you’ll learn with an online forensic psychology degree

Build the specialised skills and knowledge to apply psychology in legal and criminal contexts:

Psychology of criminal behaviour

Examine why people commit crimes, how personality, mental illness, and social factors contribute to offending, and what can be done to prevent it.

Offender assessment and rehabilitation

Learn how to assess risk, understand the psychological needs of offenders, and design interventions to support rehabilitation and reduce reoffending.

Legal and ethical considerations

Explore the legal system, the role of psychologists in court, and the ethical issues involved in working with vulnerable individuals and within institutions.

Victimology and trauma

Understand the psychological impact of crime on victims, including trauma responses and support strategies.

Psychological research and data analysis

Gain skills in designing and evaluating research relevant to forensic and criminal psychology.

FAQs

Graduates can work in roles such as forensic psychological assistant, probation officer, caseworker, victim support officer, or within prison and rehabilitation services. Many go on to further training to become chartered or licensed forensic psychologists.

A bachelor’s degree typically takes 3 to 4 years, while a master’s degree usually takes 1 to 2 years, depending on your pace. Many universities offer part-time and flexible study options.

Tuition fees vary by programme and institution. Online degrees are generally more affordable than on-campus options. FutureLearn partners with top universities to offer accessible, high-quality forensic psychology degrees at competitive prices.

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