Criminology and Forensic Psychology

Examine the psychological impacts of crime on individuals and wider society You will consider the impact of crime upon victims, witnesses, offenders, and wider society, as you use the latest research to examine how crime can be prevented and develop your knowledge of psychological rehabilitation methods.

Understand the place of psychology within the law and the criminal justice system Throughout your degree you will gain an in-depth knowledge of the operations of the criminal justice, as well as learn more about criminal law and the applications of forensic psychology within the judiciary system.

Use scientific data to understand criminal behaviour During the course, you will receive scientific and statistics training to develop critical and analytical skills, as you learn how to handle data that you can use to predict, explain, and treat criminal behaviour.

Learn from expert active researchers and ex-police staff Our team of active researchers and experienced experts bring their knowledge and research directly into the classroom with them to ensure that you engage with the latest innovations and theories.

Small teaching groups for more personalised support Our small, interactive seminars mean you are seen as an individual, not just another face in the crowd as our lecturers get to know you and how best to support your academic and personal development.

BPS accredited course Our BSc (Hons) Psychology course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which means you’ll graduate with an industry-recognised qualification ready that acts as a first step to becoming a psychologist.

On this course you will: