Psychology with Forensic Psychology, BSc (Hons)

Course summary

Why study BSc Psychology with Forensic Psychology at GoldsmithsOn this degree you'll explore psychological theories, methods and processes relating to the legal, criminal and civil justice systems.

• You'll develop a thorough understanding of the key issues and debates that relate to psychology and forensic psychology. You’ll also be trained in the design of experiments, hands-on lab skills, and the use of psychology-relevant software for data and statistical analysis.

• You'll benefit from a mentoring scheme during which you’ll be paired with a member of academic staff with forensic psychology expertise who will advise you on career options and support your employability skills.

• 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'll carry out a research project under close supervision of a member of academic staff 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.

• Our academics are experts in their field, and you’ll have the opportunity to get involved in the world-class research taking place in the department.

• You’ll have access to fantastic facilities. These include laboratories, a visual perception and attention laboratory, virtual reality equipment, and a mock police interview suite with recording equipment and an observation room.

• The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), so you can be assured of the very best education and training in psychology during your degree. BPS-accredited programmes are highly valued by employers and give students a route to full BPS membership.

Year 1 (credit level 4) Learning will be structured across three interdisciplinary themes: Mental Health and Wellbeing Cognition and Culture Life and Society Each theme is supplemented by integrated Research Methods training, and Personal and Professional Development. Year 2 (credit level 5) As in Year 1, learning will be structured across our three core interdisciplinary themes: Mental Health and Wellbeing Cognition and Culture Life and Society Each theme is supplemented by integrated Research Methods training, and Personal and Professional Development. In addition, you will select elective options worth 30 credits. Optional placement year The degree includes an optional placement year between the second and final year of study. You will be responsible for securing a placement, but we can support you through this process. The placement year is a great opportunity for you to gain work experience, build confidence and contacts, develop your skills and industry insight, and enhance your career prospects. You'll be supported throughout your placement year by a placement tutor, who will provide you with guidance and liaison between you and your employer. Year 3/4 (credit level 6) Research dissertation In your final year, you will carry out an individual research project under the close supervision of a member of faculty in the Department of Psychology You'll also take the following compulsory modules: Psychology and Law Addictive Behaviours Option modules Finally you will choose 3 bespoke option modules. The modules currently available are: Topics in Neuropsychology Multivariate Statistical Methods in Psychology Behavioural Genetics Psychological Approaches to Music The Interpersonal Self Neurodevelopment, Neurodiversity and Education Clinical Psychology: Common Presentations and Interventions Cognitive Neuroscience Social Psychology of Social Problems Psychology of the Arts, Aesthetics and Attraction Cross-Cultural and Individual Differences in Attention and Awareness Introduction to Coding in R and MATLAB Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.