Criminological & Forensic Psychology
Bachelor's degree
In Bolton
Description
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Bachelor's degree
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Location
Bolton
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Duration
3 Years
The course will equip you with the knowledge and understanding for a range of careers including the prison service, health, the police, the probation service, the judicial system, private consultancy, education and will enable you to go on to further study.
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About this course
260 UCAS points from at least two, but preferably three, A2-levels (or equivalent) in any subjects.
Applicants must also have five GCSEs at grade C or above (or equivalent) including English and maths.
Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements are encouraged to apply for the 3.5 year Psychology including foundation semester degree.
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About the course
The applied nature of criminological and forensic psychology is stressed throughout the course and you will carry out work placements in approved settings in your first and final years.
Personal supervision from staff throughout the course provides you with the best possible opportunity to achieve your true potential. Teaching is by highly-qualified staff who have substantial experience in the field.
The BSc (Hons) in Psychology at Bolton is one of the oldest and most established psychology courses in the UK and the BSc in Criminological and Forensic Psychology is a relatively new course that reflects contemporary approaches to criminal behaviour.
The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society which enables you, on graduation, to progress to further professional qualifications and employment as a professional psychologist.
What you will learn
You will be given a full understanding of the theories and principles of forensic psychology and learn how these are applied in the legal and criminal setting. You will learn methods for collating, assessing and analysing data and the effective communication of this data.
You will learn about theories relating to the psychology of crime and examine contemporary issues regarding crime and criminal behaviour. In addition, you will explore the social and psychological context of crime and the agencies involved in dealing with crime including the police, the legal system and the media.
A placement in both your first and final years will give you the opportunity to explore the relationship between the academic study of psychology and the application of this knowledge in the workplace and provide you with an insight into how professionals operate within a work setting.
Special features
- This course is one of only a few Criminological and Forensic Psychology degree courses in the country accredited by the British Psychological Society. The programme is accredited as conferring eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Registration, the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist.
- You will have the opportunity to complete the British Psychological Society accredited Occupational Testing Level A Certificate (subject to validation) which is highly recommended for a career in this field.
- There is a strong emphasis on the practical application of your studies with opportunities for placements in a relevant work setting.
Careers and professional development
Criminological and forensic psychology is a key growth area and is an applied area of psychology relating to crime, the criminal justice system and the judicial process. Forensic psychologists work within prisons, the police force, private practice, specialist hospitals and in education. Past psychology graduates have been successful in all these areas.
Opportunities for volunteering and work placements give you insight into specific careers. On completing the course, you will be able to demonstrate graduate skills such as problem solving, critical evaluation and independence of thought, as well as a willingness to learn, which we hope to foster by our commitment and enthusiasm.
Psychology graduates with BPS accreditation will be able to progress onto professional qualifications in applied psychology. We have hosted an annual Careers Week for many years, where specialist and chartered psychologists come to speak to students. To strengthen your CV further, in your final year, you will also have the opportunity to take the BPS-accredited Occupational Testing Level A Certificate (subject to validation), which is highly recommended for a career in this field.
Professional recognition
Successful completion of the degree course is approved as conferring eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Registration (GBR) of the British Psychological Society provided the minimum standard of qualification of second class honours is achieved.
The British Psychological Society is the professional body of psychologists.
Mode of attendance: Full-time
Criminological & Forensic Psychology