Forensic Psychology, BSc (Hons)

Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mind, encompassing individual processes and social interactions. Forensic psychology applies this knowledge to legal contexts, informing police, courts, prisons, and probation services on victims, witnesses, and offenders. Practitioners operate across diverse settings, conducting risk assessments, developing rehabilitation plans, addressing antisocial behavior in children, and examining crime impacts like sexual violence.Our BPS-aligned course covers core psychology areas—lifespan development, biopsychology, research methods, social, critical, and individual differences—plus forensic topics such as offender behavior, eyewitness testimony, jury decision-making, police investigations, and offender treatment. Submitted for BPS accreditation, it offers expert teaching, personal tutoring, advanced facilities (EEG, fNIRS, TMS, eye-tracking), Rise skills workshops, optional Study Abroad Year, and Placement Year for real-world experience.