Students in the programme benefit from the School of Psychology's links to the Criminology programme, the Faculty of Law, and the Innocence Project New Zealand. In addition the School has research and teaching links with government departments involved in crime and justice such as the Department of Corrections, and voluntary sector organisations providing services for offenders.

Graduates of the Forensic programme will be able to critically evaluate the relevant literature, understand and employ a range of research techniques in addressing Forensic Psychology research questions, design, conduct, present and publish research in their specific area of Forensic Psychology, prepare for employment and/or further training in the Forensic Psychology sector.

Study in New Zealand?s only postgraduate programme in forensic psychology. Examine psychological theory and research in the legal and criminal justice field. Explore how it relates to policy and practice in areas such as adult corrections, family violence, youth offending and child eyewitness interviewing.

Develop clinically relevant skills and learn to use a range of research techniques to address forensic psychology research questions. You'll be able to design, conduct, present and publish research that can make a real difference to people's lives.