Forensic and Investigative Psychology
Bachelor's degree
In Telford
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Telford
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Duration
12 Years
The course is designed to develop an applied psychological knowledge base relevant to the domain of Forensic and Investigative Psychology, underpinned by theory and empirical research (including research methodology relevant to the course).
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About this course
The learning objectives and activities of the course are designed to develop an applied psychological knowledge base relevant to the domain of Forensic and Investigative Psychology.
2:1 or higher in a Psychology or relevant cognate science degree (e.g. computer science, information science)
Applicants who do not hold a BPS accredited Psychology degree at 2:1 or higher will be required to attend an interview to ascertain suitability for the course’
SKYPE interviews are available
If English is not your first language an English Language Qualification - IELTS level score of 6.5 or above/equivalence will be required.
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Subjects
- Psychology
Course programme
The course combines contemporary and traditional approaches to psychology, law and criminal behaviours, and includes topics of particular relevance to the 21st century and beyond such as cybercrime and deviance, human trafficking and modern day slavery, decision-making, and the use and collection of ‘big data’ and surveillance information.
You will be introduced to a range of contemporary psychological theories and empirical research relevant to Forensic and Investigative Psychology, including ethics, applied memory and cognition, decision-making, investigative practice, cybercrime, theories of crime, and deception.
In addition, students may have the opportunity to gain additional qualifications in psychological testing as part of the ‘Conducting and Interpreting psychological Research’ module.
Forensic and Investigative Psychology