Psychology (Forensic and Criminal) with Foundation year

About this course You’ll receive a firm grounding in your foundation year to equip you to succeed in your degree. As you progress through the course, you'll discover how to apply psychology to the study of criminal behaviour and the criminal justice system, and get ready for an exciting future career.

You’ll learn core and contemporary subjects within psychology and have the opportunity to shape your degree around your own interests and ambitions. Topics include:

Our degree is professionally accredited by the British Psychological Society.

Skills Study a degree that prepares you for a career in the criminal justice system, or for further study to become a Forensic Psychologist. You'll develop skills in:

When you graduate, your understanding of the human mind, criminology and the criminal justice system will allow you to excel in a range of careers.

Career opportunities With our BPS accreditation and focus on applying psychology directly to the criminal justice system, you’ll graduate ready to achieve your ambitions. Your future role could be:

You could also work in the charity sector, for mental health services, in an educational setting or in a range of business roles.