BSc (Hons) Psychology with Forensic Psychology

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of psychological principles and their application to legal issues. Students will learn about the forensic assessment and treatment of offenders, as well as the psychological factors involved in criminal behavior. The course covers topics such as cognitive psychology, social psychology, and abnormal psychology, with a focus on their practical applications in the legal system. The course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in forensic psychology or related fields.

Additional Information

This course is ideal for students who are interested in pursuing a career in forensic psychology, law enforcement, or related fields. The course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles of psychology and their practical applications in the legal system. Students will have the opportunity to learn from experienced lecturers and practitioners in the field, and to gain hands-on experience through practical exercises and projects.

Discover the Excellence of Bangor University's Psychology Programme

Bangor University is a world-renowned institution for the study of psychology, with a long history of excellence in research and teaching. The university's location in North Wales provides a beautiful and stimulating environment for students to learn and grow. The Oxford Int Group campus offers a unique opportunity for students to engage with cutting-edge research and to learn from experienced lecturers and practitioners in the field.

In this course, as well as gaining a thorough understanding of the broad range of topics relevant to modern-day psychology, you’ll learn in-depth about why people engage in behaviour that is harmful to others and what makes a psychopath. In addition, you’ll explore what happens to victims of crime or deviant behaviour and how we, as psychologists, can support them. You’ll also gain a real understanding of offenders and learn about developing interventions for people convicted of the crime and how these people might be rehabilitated and supported. You’ll be introduced to how forensic psychologists use evidence from research to inform policies on crime, policing, criminal justice, and rehabilitation. Some examples of the factors influencing criminal behaviour that you may explore include; substance abuse issues and mental health disorders, as well as exploring the incidence of offending behaviours in different populations, e.g. children and youth. As well as being taught by staff from psychology you’ll also be taught by staff from areas such as social sciences and education with expertise in the criminal justice system, policing, and serial killers alongside students on courses such as Criminology and Criminal Justice and Childhood and Youth Studies.

We accept students with a wide range of qualifications and backgrounds and consider each application individually.

All students need to have good basic skills and the University also values IT and communication skills.

As part of the University’s policy, we consider applications from prospective disabled students on the same grounds as all other students.

UCAS Code - C813

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