How to Become a Forensic Psychologist

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Jo Bailey (Lead Psychologist, Public Sector Prisons, National Offender Management Service, UK) Julie Harrower (Associate Research Fellow, Coventry University, UK)

How to Become a Forensic Psychologist

Jo Bailey (Lead Psychologist, Public Sector Prisons, National Offender Management Service, UK), Julie Harrower (Associate Research Fellow, Coventry University, UK), Dee Anand

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Routledge
27 October 2025

Criminal or forensic psychology

Series: How to become a Practitioner Psychologist

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/

By: Jo Bailey (Lead Psychologist Public Sector Prisons National Offender Management Service UK), Julie Harrower (Associate Research Fellow, Coventry University, UK), Dee Anand
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 430g
ISBN: 9781138938144
ISBN 10: 1138938149
Series: How to become a Practitioner Psychologist
Pages: 136
Publication Date: 27 October 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary , A / AS level
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.