WHAT IS FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY BSC (HONS)?
Read moreForensic Psychology is a challenging subject. From anti-social behaviour and sexual violence to acts of terrorism, we’ll ask you to consider material relating to a range of different kinds of offenders and their offences.
For example, you’ve been provided with a case study of a violent offender. What assessment tools would you use to evaluate the case in light of the concept of psychopathy? Identify the interventions you’d recommend to treat this offender, and explain your recommendation.
You’ll need to have the maturity and sensitivity to tackle these kinds of topics during your degree. You’ll also consider the impact on victims and the kinds of support they may need to help them contribute as witnesses in the criminal justice system. While sometimes distressing, you’ll need to approach these topics with a thoughtful and
COURSE MODULES
Here's an example of the types of modules you'll study (the contents and structure of the course are reviewed occasionally, but it is unlikely that there will be significant change).
Module information is not available for this programme.
- Level 4 (Undergraduate year 1)All students must complete these modules:
- Thinking Like a Psychologist (NS4105)
- Developing Psychological Knowledge (NS4106)
- Introduction to Forensic Psychology: Intelligence and Investigations (NS4151)
- Criminal Justice: From Crime Scene to Court (NS4502)
- Research Design and Analysis (NS5108)
- Cognitive Psychology (NS5111)
- Social Cognition and Social Identity (NS5112)
- Forensic Psychology (NS5113)
- Understanding the Criminal Mind (NS5118)
- Risks and Protective Factors in Psychological Development (NS5151)
- Professional Skills in Forensic Psychology (NS5152)
- Forensic Criminology (NS5504)
- Critical Social Psychology (NS6110)
- Cognition and the Brain (NS6119)
- Advanced Perspectives on Victims, Witnesses and Offenders (NS6151)
- Forensic Psychology Dissertation (NS6155)
- Professional Experience (NS6001)
- Psychology of Gender and Sexuality (NS6104)
- Working in Forensic Settings (NS6108)
- Clinical Psychology (NS6114)
- Serious Crime Analysis & Behavioural Investigative Advice (NS6115)
- Addictive Behaviours (NS6152)
- Responding to Sexual Violence (NS6507)
- Crime Scene Forensics (NS6510)
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