BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology at Kingston University

Take your first steps to becoming a chartered forensic psychologist with the Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) course from Kingston University. This is a rare opportunity to obtain a specialist forensic psychology qualification that is also accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Graduates may be eligible to gain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) from the BPS, helping them to stand out in the competitive job market.

Faculty: Kingston Business School  |  Department: Department of Psychology  |  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 explore key areas of psychology, from memory to social psychology, while critically analysing historical and contemporary issues. You’ll also develop essential research skills, including experiment design, hypothesis testing, and statistical analysis for future studies. Year 1 - core modules: Introduction to Psychology, Approaches and Professional Skills in Psychology, Introduction to Forensic Psychology, Psychology Research Methods 1. Year 2 - core modules: Psychology Research Methods 2, Brain, Behaviour and Cognition, Social and Developmental Psychology, Forensic Mental Health and Criminal Behaviour.

Career pathways

This degree is the first step toward a fulfilling and challenging career. Graduates from this course go on to work in the prison and probation service, the court system, police departments, community rehabilitation settings, or in policy-making roles.

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