Forensic Psychology (with foundation year)

This course is designed for those with a particular interest in the psychology of crime and criminal behaviour. Forensic psychology applies psychological knowledge to the criminal justice system. This course covers all core areas of psychology to keep open your career options in psychology, whilst specialist modules provide a deeper dive into the area that drives your passion and ambitions.

The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree course onwards will be from Coventry University campus.

The foundation year covers key themes such as academic skills, inequality, social determinants and communications. It seeks to develop your key skills, such as research methods, scientific fundamentals and promotion techniques. Students who successfully complete their foundation year will then progress onto the Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) degree within Coventry University’s School of Psychological, Social and Behavioural Sciences.

The degree years of this course are accredited and recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Accreditation by the British Psychological Society means that as a graduate, provided you achieve at least a 2:2, you will be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). Additional costs may apply. Please check with the membership body for details.

Key course benefits

Provides a strong foundation for working in the criminal justice system, while BPS accreditation allows for a range of different careers as a psychologist and beyond.

Prison Engagement - benefit from well-established links with the prison service and charities that work with people in prison.

Multidisciplinary collaboration. Engage in projects and activities alongside our Criminology students

Participate in engaging and immersive learning activities with our simulation police custody and prison cell and mock trials in our simulation court room.

Enjoy a contemporary and global curriculum: Explore contemporary topics like the psychology of cybercrime and offender rehabilitation as well as international perspectives on crime.

Build a skill set for success. Hone critical thinking, analytic and communication skills ready for the graduate job market with assessments designed to prepare you for the world of work in the criminal justice system and beyond.

Craft your own path. Specialised forensic psychology modules from year 2, crime related optional modules in year 3 and choice of independent project topic. The course is designed to expose you to a range of psychology disciplines and gives you the flexibility to specialise in forensic psychology, sports and exercise psychology or psychology with counselling after year 1.

Gain real-world experience with an optional UK work placement or international study/work placement year and our Phoenix+ scheme.

*For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.