Psychology (Forensic and Criminal)

Why this course?

• Your studies will be based on real work, including criminal profiling, case studies and criminology reports.

• At least 50% of your teaching will be in seminars, lab classes or workshops, giving you tailored teaching and contact time with your lecturers.

• Top 10 in London for student satisfaction in Psychology (NSS 2024)

About this course
Discover how to apply psychology to the study of criminal behaviour and the criminal justice system, and get ready for an exciting future career.

You’ll learn core and contemporary subjects within psychology and have the opportunity to shape your degree around your own interests and ambitions. Topics include:

• Family Criminology

• Criminal Justice and Domestic Violence

• Forensic Psychology

• Criminological Imagination.

Skills
Study a degree that prepares you for a career in the criminal justice system, or for further study to become a Forensic Psychologist. You'll develop skills in:

• Applying psychology and criminology directly to the criminal justice system, learning how the legal system works and treats offenders and victims of crime.

• Neuroscience and how areas of the brain and brain damage can lead to riskier behaviour.

• Research and data analysis, teamwork, communication, negotiation and presentations.

When you graduate, your understanding of the human mind, criminology and the criminal justice system will allow you to excel in a range of careers.

Career opportunities

Your future role could be:

• Forensic psychologist

• Probation officer

• Assistant psychologist

• Forensic scientist

• Criminological researcher

You could also work in the charity sector, for mental health services, in an educational setting or in a range of business roles.

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

• Course does not award QTS