Psychology with Forensic Psychology, BSc (Hons)

This degree offers a scientific approach to the study of psychology and behaviour. You will be introduced to psychological theories, methods and processes relating to the legal, criminal and civil justice systems.Why study BSc Psychology with Forensic Psychology

• You will develop a thorough understanding of the key issues and debates that relate to psychology and forensic psychology.

• As part of our mentoring scheme you will be allocated a member of academic staff with forensic psychology expertise, who will advise you on career options and employability, as well as opportunities to gain more relevant experience.

• You will gain a wide range of transferable skills associated with the practice of psychology, including critical thinking, analytical skills, reflection, self-motivation, planning and organisation.

• You will be actively encouraged to seek opportunities for summer internships or other work experience placements to further build on your skills and knowledge.

• During your final year of study you will carry out a research project under close supervision of a member of faculty in the Department of Psychology whose research interests and expertise are in the forensic psychology field. You will learn about all aspects of research in the area of forensic psychology, which forms one of the roots of our research-led teaching.

• Working and learning in an applied fashion will allow you to gain an appreciation of how to use available evidence-bases to inform practice, and how research can feed back into the working process.

• Teaching in the style of small group tutorials and lab classes will provide you with particular focus on applying your learning to a forensic context.

The psychology department has recently augmented a long-standing research strength in Forensic Psychology. In addition to Professor Tim Valentine’s research in eyewitness identification, recent appointments to the department have brought skills and experience in the following areas:Dr Fiona Gabbert has an international research track record in investigative interviewingDr Ashok Jansari brings his interest in exceptional face recognition abilities from CCTV imagesDr Caoimhe McAnena a Chartered Forensic Psychologist with expertise in the assessment and treatment of offendersThe degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society as conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the Society and also the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, which is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.