BSc (Hons) Psychology with Forensic Psychology

The BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology course at the University of Lincoln is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the field. The program focuses on the integration of psychological theory and research with the real-life practice of the criminal justice system. It leverages the expertise of a research-active teaching team and the College of Social Science’s active engagement with practitioners.Course Content: The curriculum revolves around psychology’s major theoretical issues, research methods, and the way in which such knowledge is applied in real-world contexts. Students get the opportunity to study victimology, crime scene investigation, and the courtroom and the legal system in relation to mental health provisions.Key Modules: Key areas of study include social and developmental psychology, psychological consequences of traumatic events, cognitive psychology, biological psychology, and statistical analysis. Final year modules focus on child forensic psychology, witness psychology, and miscarriages of justice.Accreditations: The BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology degree at the University of Lincoln is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and upon successful completion and receiving a minimum of a second class honours degree, students can achieve the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), which is a necessary requirement for postgraduate training and practice in various areas of professional psychology.Future Careers: After successful completion of the course, students may pursue further study or a career in psychology, criminology, the criminal justice system, social work, and other related sectors.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.