BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminal Investigation

The Undergraduate programme in Psychology and Criminal Investigation offered by the University of West London aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to understand and contribute to the criminal justice system using psychological principles. This interdisciplinary course will employ scientific methodologies to dissect both the psychological and criminological aspects of human behaviour.Course Content: Throughout the course of this degree, students will explore a broad range of topics. The first year focuses on building foundational knowledge in Psychology and Crime. In the second year, students will delve further into the psychological theories that underpin criminal behaviour. For the third and final year, students will examine advanced concepts such as the treatment and management of offenders and the psychological impact of crime on victims.Key Modules: Notable modules that students will take part in include Introduction to Clinical and Health Psychology, Biopsychology and Neuropsychology, Cognitive Psychology, and Forensic Psychology.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) providing Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership, assuming the successful completion of specific BPS modules.Future Careers: Graduates of this programme can pursue a number of diverse careers. Potential job prospects include roles in policing, prison service, probation service, court services, academic or applied research, and psychological and forensic consultancy. It also provides a strong foundation for further study or training in a range of areas such as social work and clinical, counselling and forensics psychology.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.