Forensic Psychology

University of Sunderland
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Psychology

UCAS Points

120 - 104 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,000

About this course

Learn how criminal behaviour and the legal system have been conceptualised and approached. Examine violent offending such as murder, terrorism, stalking, cyber and sexual crime. Graduate and work with prisoners, offenders, victims of crime ​and provide forensic expertise to suspects, witnesses and victims within the Criminal Justice System.

This course examines the five core areas of Psychology as specified by the British Psychological Society (BPS) in a unique and integrated way to allow for learning to be more applicable and relatable to your future career. You will explore how Psychology is applied to understanding offenders and forms of serious and violent offending, such as those a Forensic Psychologist might encounter in the field.

You will also be introduced and guided through the process of using and interpreting psychometric tests, administering and interpreting risk assessments, conducting case formulations, critically evaluating police interviews, writing parole reports, presenting evidence in court as an expert witness, as well as designing and conducting empirical research.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 120 - 104 points

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1172 Social services managers and directors
2462 Probation officers
2229 Therapy professionals
3229 Welfare and housing associate professionals
2225 Clinical psychologists
2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Sunderland
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Psychology
Avg. Graduate Salary
£24,000