Undergraduate study
     

Psychology

BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology

  • Length: 3 years
  • Typical offer: A typical offer is 260 tariff points from at least 2 A levels (or equivalent)
  • Also available part-time
 

Forensic psychology applies psychology to the criminal justice system. You learn how psychology directly impacts on apprehending, interviewing, assessing and treating offenders.

You consider different experiences of the criminal justice system – for victims, witnesses and legal professionals. You learn the theory and research behind police interviewing, and put it into practice in our mock police interview rooms. And you consider the role of jurors, witnesses and experts firsthand by taking classes in our replica courtroom.

We emphasise practical skills, communication and confidence – essential skills in a range of careers. This degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society – a great platform for further study to become a registered forensic psychologist.

How you learn

Teaching is delivered using a range of lectures, seminars and laboratory classes. We emphasise study skills so you learn how to use all our extensive facilities such as electronic journals, virtual learning environments and computer programs. You also have access to our computer suites and specialist laboratories where you develop practical skills in the investigation of human behaviour.

How you are assessed

A wide variety of assessment methods is used on the course. These include written assignments, essays, laboratory reports, group and individual presentations, poster presentations, portfolios and a dissertation.

Professional accreditation

This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society.

Career opportunities

Although this is an academic course rather than a professional training course, on successful completion of it, with a 2.2 or above, you will have graduate basis for chartership (GBC) status and you will have the skills and abilities to pursue the postgraduate training you will need to become a Chartered Forensic Psychologist.

Entry requirements

A typical offer is 260 tariff points from at least two A levels (or equivalent). You must also have five GCSEs including English and maths at grade C (or equivalent). We recommend an Access course if you're a mature student.

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