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BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology

University of East London, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Our exciting and highly stimulating Forensic Psychology course will equip you for a future career in various roles within the wider criminal justice system. The course is not solely focussing on individuals and the reasons behind the crime but also examines how the various social and psychological factors have an impact on lives and, in turn, offending behavior. Building from the broad grounding well give you in basic psychology, youll specialize in evaluating the dynamic interplay between psychological and social factors that might affect offending behavior, consider the evidence base in the area alongside individual pathways and lived experience. You will also develop a deeper understanding of the processes involved in the Criminal Justice System.

General Eligibility

Accepted Qualifications

112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the 

UCAS tariff calculator, including:

  • A Level in at least two subjects

  • BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM

  • BTEC Diploma – D*D*

  • Access to HE Diploma

  • T Levels

  • International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at a Higher Level

We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator and will assess the suitability, on a case-by-case basis.

In addition to one of the above, you should have:

  • GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English

  • GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1
  • Thinking Like a Psychologist (Mental Wealth).

  • Introduction to Biological and Social and Individual Differences

  • Introduction to Cognitive and Developmental Psychology

  • Psychology in Applied Contexts

  • Researching with Small Samples

  • Researching with Larger Samples

2 Year 2
  • Individual Differences and Diversity

  • Psychological Research Methods

  • Topics in Cognitive and Developmental Psychology

  • Applications of Psychobiology and Social Psychology

  • Work-Based Learning in Psychology (Mental Wealth)

3 Year 3
  • Psychology in Communication and Social Engagement  (Mental Wealth)

  • Forensic Psychology Research Project

  • Advanced Forensic Psychology

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79
Overall Academic IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing and Speaking; minimum 5.5 in Reading and Listening (or recognized equivalent).

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