Psychology and Law, BA (Hons)

Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) for students majoring in Psychology and completing relevant modules, this innovative degree integrates Psychology and Law, taught by experts engaged in influential research. It equips you with versatile skills for the legal sector, including drafting, advocacy, interviewing, and negotiation, while fostering forward-thinking psychological expertise. Combining these disciplines enhances employability, offering broad career paths in research, mental health, forensic psychology, business, human resources, or further study toward an LLM or solicitor qualification.You will learn through lectures, seminars, multimedia, online collaboration, guest speakers, and debates, with opportunities to participate in research projects. Specialist facilities include psychology labs with eye-tracking equipment, a Babylab, and city-center law resources featuring a replica courtroom and custody suite. Study options on the Joint Honours programme allow equal focus on both subjects or a major in one; visit the course page for details on pathways.