Psychology with Forensic Applications BSc (Hons) at Coventry University

Intrigued by the criminal mind? Explore psychological theories behind criminal behaviour and how psychology can help us understand the criminal justice system and work effectively with offenders and support victims. Understand criminal behaviour and discover how psychology has shaped the forensic field.

Faculty: Psychology and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option)  |  Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Biological Basis of Behaviour, The Psychology of Human Interaction, Mental Processes: From Thought to Action, Development Across the Lifespan. Year two: Science of the Mind, Developing Self and Identity in the Social World, Forensic Cyber Psychology, Psychology in Forensic Contexts. Final year: Project Planning and Ethics in Psychology, Independent Research Project, Forensic Risk and Rehabilitation, Forensic Psychopathology, Aggression, Violence and Serious Offending.

Career pathways

This course should help you develop valuable skills that employers highly seek, such as strong communication, critical thinking, analytical abilities, and confident presentation and listening skills. These should prepare you for careers in applied psychology, research and beyond.

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