Forensic Psychology

Study a combination of accredited Psychology modules and tailored forensic topics on this Forensic Psychology degree.

• BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).

• Find out what it’s like to be a professional Forensic Psychologist, in readiness for the next stage of your career.

• Use statistical and data analysis software, biopacs including EEG, and comprehensive Psychology databases.

This Forensic Psychology degree responds to demand for more in-depth study into this exciting area of Psychology. You'll learn about all aspects of criminal behaviour, focusing on the individual motivations and consequences of crime.

Providing you with a variety of skills including communication, computing, numeracy, teamwork, independent learning and critical thinking, a degree in Psychology is highly valued by employers. This course offers work placement opportunities that enable you to develop further practical experience that employers value.

This course has been accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) providing Graduate Basis for Registration with the BPS to gain Chartered Psychologist status, provided you achieve a 2.2 overall and pass the final year dissertation.

This course is a structured combination of modules from our core Psychology and Criminology courses, along with specialised Forensic Psychology modules.

Year one
Your first year will introduce you to the main psychological approaches - social, cognitive, developmental, individual differences, and biological psychology. You'll also take a specialist module in Forensic and Criminal Psychology.

Year two
In year two, you'll develop your understanding of forensic and criminal psychology and core psychology concepts. You'll also learn the skills necessary to undertake your own psychological research.

Year three
Finally, year three will see you continue core studies with further forensic specialisation, including a dissertation involving one-to-one supervision with a member of staff.

Assessment methods vary depending on your exact module choices and can include essays, debates, case study and professional reports, group presentations, and workbooks.

Some assignments involve collaborating with local organisations, such as Avon and Somerset Police, on live briefs, allowing you to develop solutions to real-world issues.

This variety of assessment methods and move away from traditional exams builds transferable, work-ready skills, integrating employability throughout the degree.

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• British Psychological Society