Psychology (Forensic Science) BSc (Hons)

Home Undergraduate Psychology Psychology (Forensic Science) BSc (Hons)Psychology (Forensic Science) BSc (Hons) How to apply »UCAS codeCF84QualificationBSc (Hons)DurationUp to 4 yearsStudy locationEdinburghDelivery typeFull-timeOverviewProgramme contentEmployabilityEntry requirementsFees & scholarshipsOverviewThe programme will be relevant to students wishing to gain a solid background in mainstream psychology, but with particular emphasis on issues related to policing, security, and the legal system. The programme covers the discipline’s main areas: social psychology; developmental psychology; cognitive psychology; biological psychology; individual differences; and research methods, and emphasises their application to various employment-related contexts. Teaching is mainly via lectures, but large numbers of tutorials mean that staff and students know one another well. Assessment features a mixture of coursework and examination. The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society. .AccreditationAccredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).  Show key dataProgramme contentYear 1 Courses introduce psychology from a range of different perspectives, with emphasis on application to the ‘real world’, psychological disorders, and how to carry out psychological research. Additional courses support the development of study skills and computing abilities. Learning and teaching Scheduled learning: 30% Independent study: 70% Assessment Written: 44% Practical: 23% Coursework: 33% Year 2 Courses cover social psychology; cognitive psychology; developmental psychology; intelligence and research methods. Learning and teaching Scheduled learning: 27% Independent study: 73% Assessment Written: 60% Practical: 10% Coursework: 30% Year 3 Courses cover social psychology; developmental psychology; cognitive psychology; biological...