Dominic Allen

Support for your ambitions

My favourite part about my degree was never once feeling limited or inhibited to discuss, research or write about anything related to my course. I think the general ethos of the university means you make the experience into what you’d like it to be, regardless of your ambitions. The forensic psychology lecturers have such a wealth of knowledge, which enriched my experience and allowed me to take my understanding and interests to places I didn’t anticipate they would go.

My experience completing my dissertation encapsulates my whole student experience. I discussed my research ideas that interested me, they helped me design and complete a project and supported me so comprehensively, whilst allowing me to feel independent and proud of my project. I was told my project was ambitious, but I never once felt discouraged or limited, instead, my supervisor and wider teaching team helped me fulfil the vision I had for my project.

Studying at Goldsmiths has helped me become more confident in me, my ideas and my goals for the future. The forensic psychology team were key to this. Without studying on this course, I would not be in the job I am now, which is the starting point towards my dream career.

Dominic's favourite campus spots

My favourite places at Goldsmiths were definitely the outside spaces, like the quad outside the Refectory and the college green. They were bustling with people during term time, which made the uni vibrant and exciting. During non-term time, they were really calm and familiar places to go whilst I was working at the student shop

Advice for prospective students

Get involved in everything on offer, from your course to the Student’s Union. There’s amazing extra-curricular opportunities on the MSc in Forensic Psychology, and the university and area are so fun to spend time in.