BSc (Hons) Psychology (Forensic Perspectives) at University of Derby

How does criminal behaviour develop? Are psychopaths born or made? Are eyewitnesses accurate?

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering  |  Department: Psychology  |  Duration: Full-time: 3 years, Part-time: Up to 6 years  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time also available)  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology, Introduction to Biological and Developmental Psychology, Introduction to Social and Cognitive Psychology, Skills and Careers in Psychology I, Theoretical Perspectives in Forensic Psychology, Applied Psychological Practice in Context, Historical and Critical Psychology. Year 2 core modules: Individual Differences and Quantitative Methods, Biological and Developmental Psychology, Qualitative Methods: The Individual in Society, Social and Cognitive Psychology, ​​Skills and Careers in Psychology II​, Themes in Forensic Psychology, Victimology for Forensic Psychologists.

Career pathways

The skills and tools you gain on the BSc (Hons) Psychology (Forensic Perspectives) are valuable for a wide range of careers, including the probation service, the prison service, youth justice and youth offending teams. You could also consider roles in research and policy-making within the criminal justice system or you could pursue a career in teaching and academia.

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