BSc (Hons) Criminological and Forensic Psychology

The BSc (Hons) Criminological and Forensic Psychology course from the University of Bolton is a three-year full-time program that aims to equip students with a solid understanding of the interaction between psychology, crime, and the justice system. It combines elements of crime detection and prevention with the study of human behavior and mental processes.Course Content: The course is designed to instill a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental aspects of psychology, and the intricate relationship it shares with the criminal justice system. It focuses on a variety of areas such as abnormal, investigative and forensic psychology. Key Modules: The curriculum includes modules like Understanding Psychology, Forensics in Society, Individual Differences & Abnormal Psychology, Investigative & Forensic Psychology and Crime & Justice. There is also a course-wide dissertation project where students undertaking the course will have the opportunity to undertake an empirical project in a forensic/criminological area of their choice.Accreditations: This course is accredited by The British Psychological Society (BPS) providing you with the eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC).Future Careers: Graduates of this course could further their studies or seek employment in various areas such as police service, crime analysis, legal jobs, social work or roles within charities and support/welfare organizations, Prison and Probation Service, and Health Service.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.