BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology

The BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology course at the University of Gloucestershire takes an in-depth look at criminal behaviour, boasting a 98% student satisfaction score according to the National Student Survey. The course focuses on applying psychological theories to offenders while fostering both a criminological and understanding eye towards delinquency and criminal tendencies. It is a boosted course that offers an opportunity to gain work experience during the study period, teaching learners both qualitative and quantitative research methods. Course Content: The course is structured into modules that cover various aspects of psychology such as applied forensic psychology, ethics in psychological practice, qualitative research methods in psychology, professional practice in psychology, quantitive research methods in psychology, and much more. Students will be given plenty of opportunities to develop their skills in the field of forensic psychology, with the availability of work placements, volunteering opportunities, field trips, and guest lectures. Key Modules: The course includes multiple core modules like Foundations of Forensic Psychology, Methods and Approaches in Psychology, and Professional Practice in Psychology in the first year. The second-year comprises of Understanding Crime: Theories and Concepts, Applied Forensic Psychology, and Ethics in Psychological Practice, amongst others. The final year offers a variety of options for specialization including Family Violence: theory and research, Forensic application of social psychology, and Forensic application of biological psychology. Accreditations: This particular course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which means it meets the standards for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), the first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist. Future Careers: You could pursue a career in sectors such as the police force, prison service, and the probation service. Graduates also work in research positions, offer consultation services, provide offender therapy, and work with young offenders and within the mental health sector. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.