Psychology (Forensic & Criminal), BSc (Hons) at University of Lancashire

A BSc covering psychology relating to law and the criminal justice system, including detection, prevention and rehabilitation, eyewitness accounts, domestic violence, lie detection and crime prevention. Taught in short, focused blocks.

Faculty: School of Psychology and Humanities  |  Duration: 3 years  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core psychology modules cover cognitive, biological, developmental and social psychology with analytical and research methods, alongside Principles of Forensic and Criminal Psychology, Offending, Offenders and Victims, work placement preparation and an Applied Psychology Project. A placement year is an option.

Career pathways

Graduates can work with HM Prison Service (the largest employer of forensic psychologists in the UK), secure hospitals, rehabilitation units, social services, research organisations and consultancies, or progress to postgraduate study or a PhD.

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