BSc (Hons) Psychology with Forensic and Investigative Psychology at University of Portsmouth

Gain forensic psychology skills and expertise on this BPS-accredited degree and begin your career path towards becoming a forensic psychologist. Our foundation course in Science with Foundation Year is designed to develop the vital underpinning skills in human, sport and earth science needed for studying at degree level. From this course you can progress onto a variety of degrees including biology, earth sciences, psychology, and health sciences.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich with work placement  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. Modules include Applying Psychological Research Skills; Forensic Psychology in Context; Perspectives in Psychology; Professional Skills for Psychology; Biological and Cognitive Psychology; Individual Differences and Psychometrics; Psychology Career Pathways; Psychology of Criminal investigations; Social and Developmental Psychology; Psychology of Crime, Technology, and Security.

Career pathways

Forensic psychology is the study of the mind as it relates to legal issues, investigations and criminal behaviour. It includes everything from the moment a crime is committed (before an arrest) through to a criminal investigation and the following legal proceedings, to the monitoring, rehabilitation and release of an offender back into the community.

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