Forensic Psychology, BSc (Hons)

The BSc (Hons) in Forensic Psychology combines criminology and psychology to prepare students for careers in understanding, reducing, and preventing criminal behaviour. This programme provides comprehensive knowledge of forensic and criminal psychology, including topics like criminal profiling, investigative interviewing, and offender rehabilitation. It addresses key challenges in the justice system, making it ideal for those eager to apply psychological theories to real-world criminal justice issues, such as psychopathy, murder investigations, hate crime, and domestic abuse.The course emphasises evidence-based practice, equipping students with skills in data analysis and policy evaluation through a mix of lectures, seminars, role plays, and workshops led by research-active academics and criminal justice professionals. Opportunities include field trips to courts, prisons, and youth offender centres, as well as interactions with industry experts via guest speakers. Graduates are highly sought after for roles in policing, probation, prison services, youth offending teams, and criminal justice research or policy, with options also available including a Foundation Year.