Forensic Psychology (BPS accredited)
Examine the role of psychologists in legal settings, advances in the psychological understanding of offender behaviour, and assessment and rehabilitation. You’ll critically examine the role of p…
Kate is a tutor in the Department of Psychology at Manchester Metropolitan University. She teaches on a number of units across different courses including the MSc Pathway, BSc (Hons) Psychology and BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology, and is currently supervising several research projects conducted by Forensic Psychology MSc students.
Kate is also completing a PhD in clinical psychology, specifically the effects of indirect exposure to trauma (IET). The project is split into three studies which are investigating protective and risk factors associated with the development of intrusions [i.e., a symptom of PTSD] after IET. The project includes qualitative and quantitative research methods and will be completed by January 2024.
- The Impact of Listening to Trauma
- Qualitative Methods in Psychology
- Professional Practice Values
- Difference and Diversity in Forensic Psychology
Examine the role of psychologists in legal settings, advances in the psychological understanding of offender behaviour, and assessment and rehabilitation. You’ll critically examine the role of p…
Develop your clinical skills (including assessment, formulation, intervention design and evaluation) and knowledge of theories related to promoting psychological wellbeing. Evaluate therapeutic method…
How do we think and interact with the world? Why do we react in the ways we do? Explore the ways our minds work.
Our course covers all core elements of psychological study, from lifespan development,…
- MSc Forensic Psychology
- Whittenbury, K., Kroll, L., Dubicka, B. and Bull, E.R., 2022. Exploring barriers and facilitators for mental health professionals delivering behavioural activation to young people with depression: qualitative study using the theoretical domains framework. BJPsych Open, 8(2), p.e38.
- Heyes, K., Craig, E., Gray, P., Whittenbury, K., Barclay, L. and Leigh, J., 2020. Young People and Mental Health: How do young people want mental health support to be delivered?. Youth and Policy.