Psychology with Forensic Psychology
Goldsmiths, University of LondonUndergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Psychology
A-Level Entry
BBB
Avg. Graduate Salary
£26,000
About this course
Why study BSc Psychology with Forensic Psychology at GoldsmithsYou'll develop a thorough understanding of the key issues and debates that relate to psychology and forensic psychology. You’ll also be trained in the design of experiments, hands-on lab skills, and the use of psychology-relevant software for data and statistical analysis. You'll benefit from a mentoring scheme during which you’ll be paired with a member of academic staff with forensic psychology expertise who will advise you on career options and support your employability skills. You will gain a wide range of transferable skills associated with the practice of psychology, including critical thinking, analytical skills, reflection, self-motivation, planning and organisation. You will be actively encouraged to seek opportunities for summer internships or other work experience placements to further build on your skills and knowledge. During your final year of study you'll carry out a research project under close supervision of a member of academic staff whose research interests and expertise are in the forensic psychology field. You will learn about all aspects of research in the area of forensic psychology, which forms one of the roots of our research-led teaching. Working and learning in an applied fashion will allow you to gain an appreciation of how to use available evidence-bases to inform practice, and how research can feed back into the working process. Our academics are experts in their field, and you’ll have the opportunity to get involved in the world-class research taking place in the department. You’ll have access to fantastic facilities. These include laboratories, a visual perception and attention laboratory, virtual reality equipment, and a mock police interview suite with recording equipment and an observation room. The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), so you can be assured of the very best education and training in psychology during your degree. BPS-accredited programmes are highly valued by employers and give students a route to full BPS membership.
On this degree you'll explore psychological theories, methods and processes relating to the legal, criminal and civil justice systems.
Entry Requirements
A-Level Grades BBB
Scottish Higher BBBBC
Scottish Advanced Higher BBC
BTEC DDM
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
1172 Social services managers and directors
2462 Probation officers
3219 Health associate professionals
2229 Therapy professionals
3214 Complementary health associate professionals
2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists
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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
- London
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Psychology
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £26,000