Bachelor in Psychology (Forensic Perspectives) BSc (Hons)

How does criminal behaviour develop? Are psychopaths born or made? Are eyewitnesses accurate? How should we rehabilitate offenders? These are just some of the challenging questions you will explore on our stimulating degree. Throughout this degree, you will build a solid foundation of knowledge and skills in psychology and branch out into the area of forensics. The skills you will graduate with are increasingly used to inform practice within the justice system and there is a growing demand for professionals who can draw on knowledge of the subject in a wide range of roles and contexts. Our BSc (Hons) Psychology (Forensic Perspectives) programme enables you to apply psychological theories, methods and research to some of the critical challenges facing the criminal justice system today. You will cover all the main areas of psychology and gain a thorough understanding of complex issues such as criminal behaviour and the personal consequences of crime. There is the chance to focus on specialist areas ranging from cybercrime to domestic abuse, hate crime to psychopathy, offenders with mental or intellectual disabilities to substance misuse. Among the latest additions to the portfolio are optional modules in subjects such as addictive behaviours and vulnerable populations. Throughout, we emphasise the importance of evidence-based practice so you will research real-life criminal justice problems and seek pragmatic solutions to address those problems.