
How to Become a Forensic Psychologist
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 27. October 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
136 pages
978-1-138-93815-1 (ISBN)
Description
Forensic psychology has grown significantly in recent years, with increasing numbers of professionals working in the field. This practical and accessible resource contains all the information and advice required by those considering pursuing a career in the sector.
How do you qualify as a forensic psychologist, and what is the job really like? This is the first guide to a role we usually only see through the lens of television or film dramas. It provides an overview of what the job involves, the educational qualifications and training you will need, and what those first few years in the job are actually like. Including tips on how to make the most of opportunities available, the book also features testimonials from forensic psychologists, plus information on related career paths.
How to Become a Forensic Psychologist is authored by leading forensic psychologists in the United Kingdom. It is the perfect companion for anyone considering this exciting career, from A-level students and undergraduates with an interest in the discipline to anyone considering a career change.
This book is one of seven in the How to Become a Practitioner Psychologist series, each covering a different psychology career. The other titles in the series can be found here: www.routledgetextbooks.com/textbooks/howtopsy/
How do you qualify as a forensic psychologist, and what is the job really like? This is the first guide to a role we usually only see through the lens of television or film dramas. It provides an overview of what the job involves, the educational qualifications and training you will need, and what those first few years in the job are actually like. Including tips on how to make the most of opportunities available, the book also features testimonials from forensic psychologists, plus information on related career paths.
How to Become a Forensic Psychologist is authored by leading forensic psychologists in the United Kingdom. It is the perfect companion for anyone considering this exciting career, from A-level students and undergraduates with an interest in the discipline to anyone considering a career change.
This book is one of seven in the How to Become a Practitioner Psychologist series, each covering a different psychology career. The other titles in the series can be found here: www.routledgetextbooks.com/textbooks/howtopsy/
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
AS/A2, General, Postgraduate, Professional, and Undergraduate
Illustrations
2 s/w Tabellen, 1 s/w Abbildung, 1 s/w Zeichnung
2 Tables, black and white; 1 Line drawings, black and white; 1 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 8 mm
Weight
191 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-93815-1 (9781138938151)
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Persons
Jo Bailey, OBE, is the chief psychologist in His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) covering England and Wales.
Julie Harrower? was Associate Dean in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at Coventry University, UK.
Dee Anand is a consultant Forensic Psychologist and former Chair of the National Division of Forensic Psychology; former head of Qualification in Forensic Psychology in the UK; a specialist member of the Parole Board in England and Wales and a Parole Commissioner in Northern Ireland.
Julie Harrower? was Associate Dean in the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences at Coventry University, UK.
Dee Anand is a consultant Forensic Psychologist and former Chair of the National Division of Forensic Psychology; former head of Qualification in Forensic Psychology in the UK; a specialist member of the Parole Board in England and Wales and a Parole Commissioner in Northern Ireland.
Author
Lead Psychologist, Public Sector Prisons, National Offender Management Service, UK
Associate Research Fellow, Coventry University, UK
Content
Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: What does a Forensic Psychologist do? Chapter 3: Psychology graduates - the next steps Chapter 4: Becoming a Trainee Chapter 5: Starting Out - entering the work environment Chapter 6: Career Possibilities Reference Index