BSc (Hons) Criminology and Forensic Psychology at Kingston University

Begin your career in the justice system with a Criminology and Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) at Kingston University. Explore what causes crime and how we might prevent it by studying within the context of London’s criminal courts.

Faculty: Kingston Business School  |  Department: School of Law, Social and Behavioural Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full time / 4 years full time including professional placement  |  Study mode: full-time (optional professional placement year)  |  Intake: 2027  |  Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In your first year, you'll cover the core theories and explanations for crimes, crime investigation and the criminal justice system. You'll be introduced to the foundations of Forensic Psychology and will develop your research methods skills. Year 1 - core modules: Introduction to Research Methods, Introduction to Forensic Psychology, Crime, Law and Justice, Foundations in Criminological Theory. Year 2 - core modules: Forensic Mental Health and Criminal Behaviour, Crime, Media and Culture, Researching Social Problems, Criminal Justice: Policing and Punishment. Final year - core modules: The Psychology of Investigations and Cyber-Behaviour, Future Skills Apply, Global Crime and Justice, Youth Crime and Justice, Research Project.

Career pathways

Graduates from our Criminology and Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) degree course typically work in careers connected to the criminal justice system. Alternatively, they go on to work in other ‘people-oriented' professions, for example as counsellors, teachers and probation officers.

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