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BSc (Honours) Forensic Psychology

Open University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This degree explores these and many other important psychological questions relating to crime and justice. You’ll examine how forensic psychologists use evidence derived from research to contribute to debates and policy on crime, policing, criminal justice, and rehabilitation; and how psychology is critical to understanding education, employment, mental health, and relationships.

  • Covers key concepts, theories, methods, and debates in forensic psychology

  • ​Gives you an appreciation of different perspectives within psychology and the ability to evaluate them critically

  • Takes an applied approach to tackling issues such as counselling vulnerable clients  

  • Relevant to careers in the criminal justice system, the care and resettlement of offenders, victim support, crime prevention, and social justice.

General Eligibility

There are no formal entry requirements to study this qualification.

Part Time Work Details

There are no formal entry requirements to study this qualification.

What You'll Study

1 Stage-1 (120 Credits)
  • Exploring psychological worlds: thinking, feeling, doing

  • Introducing the social sciences

  • Encountering psychology in context

2 Stage-2 (120 Credits)
  • Living Psychology: from the everyday to the Extraordinary

  • Investigating psychology 2

3 Stage-3 (120 Credits)
  • Counseling and forensic psychology: investigating crime and therapy

  • Investigating psychology 3

Language Requirement

  • IELTS00
  • TOEFL00
  • PTE00
  • Duolingo00

This subject has no language prerequisite.

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