Forensic Applications in Psychology BSc (Hons) at University of Northampton

This accredited degree explores how psychological principles inform forensic practice. You'll gain hands-on experience conducting scientific research on forensic topics while developing core skills in developmental, cognitive, social and biological psychology.

Faculty: Faculty of Health, Sport and Behavioural Sciences  |  Department: Sociology, Psychology and Counselling  |  Duration: Full Time: 3 Years; Foundation: 4 Years  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The Forensic Applications in Psychology course offers a comprehensive foundation for those aspiring to build a career in psychology, particularly in forensic settings. Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), the programme provides eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered (GBC) Membership – an essential starting point for your career as a professional psychologist. Modules include Psychology in Practice, Introduction to Psychology, Investigating Psychology, Becoming a Psychologist, Positive Psychology, Foundations of Forensic Psychology, Research Methods and Statistics, Biological and Cognitive Psychology: Mechanisms of the mind, Development and Society, Personality & the Fundamentals of Psychology, Forensic Risk Assessment, Mapping the Landscape of Forensic Practice.

Career pathways

Once you graduate with the Forensic Applications in Psychology undergraduate degree, you will be eligible for graduate membership of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Graduates can apply directly for postgraduate study to work towards becoming professional forensic psychologists.

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