Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) at Birmingham Newman University

This course has been replaced with a new course, Psychology with Forensic and Criminal Perspectives. Discover how psychology can help us understand crime, support rehabilitation and contribute to a more just society. The BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology at Birmingham Newman University offers an intellectually engaging route into the study of psychology within criminal and legal contexts.

Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules – Year 2: Cognition and the Brain, the Individual in Society, Quantitative Research Design and Analysis, Applying Psychology to the Criminal Justice System, Human Development: An Ethological Approach, Qualitative Research Design and Analysis; Year 3: Interventions for Offending Behaviour, Assessing and Reducing the Risk of Recidivism, Forensic Psychology Dissertation, Psychology in Question.

Career pathways

Graduates of this course are prepared for a wide range of careers in the criminal justice system, mental health services, youth work and related fields. You will develop skills in critical thinking, ethical judgement and psychological analysis, all of which are valued across professional settings.

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