BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice

The Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice BSc (Hons) course at Liverpool John Moores University, UK, provides a strong foundation in both forensic psychology and criminal justice. It emphasizes contemporary psychological theory and research by offering insights into how psychology is applied in real-world settings and teaches you the ins and outs of the criminal justice system. The course also puts a strong emphasis on research methods by preparing students for a variety of careers in policy, research, and practice.Course Content: The course offers a blend of core and optional modules that includes: psychology of crime, psychology and the law, psychology in the courtroom, theories of crime, and domestic abuse. The course also provides students with research skills that are assigned at each level of study. Additionally, students can take part in a work placement in their final year.Key Modules: Some of the key modules include Introduction to Forensic Psychology, Psychology and the Criminal Justice System, Procedural Justice and Policing, Explaining Criminal Behaviour, Applied Psychology: The Forensic Context, and Researching Crime and Justice.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), providing Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), provided the minimum standard of a second class honours is achieved.Future Careers: The graduate prospects for this course are promising. Thanks to the practical focus of the course, graduates have pursued roles in a wide range of areas including the police, probation service, prisons, drug rehabilitation programs, and social work. Others have chosen to continue to postgraduate study and training in forensic psychology or related research.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page at here.