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University of Bedfordshire
Park Square
Luton
Bedfordshire
UK, LU1 3JU

Louise Starkie

Senior Lecturer in Criminal Psychology

Louise Starkie

I am a Chartered Psychologist and Registered Practitioner; my specialist area is forensic psychology. I joined the University of Bedfordshire in September 2009 as the programme manager for the BSc in Psychology and Criminal Behaviour, this being my first lecturing position.

Prior to this I worked as a Forensic Psychologist in a high security prison, a private regional secure unit and an NHS medium secure unit for mentally disordered offenders dating back to 2001. For the past five years I have also provided an independent consultancy service to various solicitors’ firms, the MAPPA, the CPS, and acted as an expert witness within HM Crown Court. 

In the past I have also provided specialist lectures to Psychology Clinical Doctorate students, Prisons, NHS, Probation and Police Professionals, and have presented at a number of national conferences. Since coming to UoB I have developed and implemented the MSc Forensic Psychology which was successfully accredited by the British Psychological Society within its first year.

Forensic Psychology has found its place within the UoB’s psychology department within the past three years and it has been a pleasure to watch that process and will continue to be so.

Other References

Qualifications

  • DPsych Forensic Psychology, City University London, 2006 – ongoing
  • 2011: PgCAP – University of Bedfordshire
  • 2000: MSc in Forensic Psychology by Distance Learning – University of Leicester.
  • 1998: BSc In Psychology (major) with Theatre Studies (minor) – University of Derby

Teaching Role

  • MSc Forensic Psychology - Course Manager
  • BSc Psychology & Criminal Behaviour – Course Manager
  • Foundation Degree Link Tutor
  • Unit co-ordinator UG & PG
  • Dissertation supervisor

Research Interests

  • Gender identity and violence
  • Personality disorder, psychopathy and violence
  • Rape myth acceptance.

 Recent Research Projects

  • Exploring the relationship between masculinity, psychopathy and hostility in students.

Service to the Academic/Professional Community

  • Chartered Psychologist
  • Associate Fellow of British Psychological Society
  • Full member of the Division of Forensic Psychology
  • Approved BoE Forensic Psychology Stage II supervisor
  • Registered Practitioner with Health Professions Council
  • Fellow of HEA
  • DFP Pre-diploma assessor (2006-2009)
  • Co-opted member of DFP (2010-2011)

Recent Conference Presentations

  • Poster presentation – University of Bedfordshire Conference 2011 “Subjective vs Objective language in forensic psychology”. Louise Starkie
  • Annual DCP Conference 2004 – “How far have we come? Where are we going with the developing merge between clinical and forensic psychology?” C. Procter & L. Maxwell
  • Annual DFP Conference 2004 – “The effects of childhood abuse and their relationship to serious psychopathology and other disorders.” Maxwell, L. & Procter, C.
  • Annual Conference and Practice Workshops of the National Organisation for the Treatment of Abusers 2004 – “Psychopathy and sexual offending: What is unusual about this diverse population, and how do we work with these individuals?” C. Procter & L. Maxwell

Contact Details

Luton campus
Park Square
Luton, LU1 3JU

T: + 44 (0)1582 743703
E: louise.starkie@beds.ac.uk

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