BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology at York St John University

Explore the inner working of the mind and discover the psychological reasons for criminal behaviour. Our Forensic Psychology degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). On this course, you will apply psychological science to the study of crime from the perspective of victims, perpetrators and criminal justice professionals. This will include conducting research in different areas of psychology, including forensic psychology, within our dedicated laboratories.

Faculty: School of Education, Language and Psychology  |  Duration: 3 years full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Biological Bases of Behaviour; Differential Psychology; Foundations of Research 1; Cognition and Development; Psychology at Work; Foundations of Research 2; Psychology Professional Development and Participation 1; Developmental Psychology. Optional modules include Neuropsychology; Interactional Psychology; Memory Improvement; Adolescent Development and Behaviour; Data Analysis for the Real World; Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour.

Career pathways

This course gives you the practical knowledge and skills to pursue a career specialising in forensic psychology. You will also build transferable skills in communication, analytical research and data handling that are in high demand in a range of careers. Example roles include Forensic psychologist; Clinical psychologist; Counsellor; Police consultant; High intensity therapist; Psychological practitioner.

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