Psychology with Forensic and Investigative Psychology

BSc (Hons) Psychology with Forensic and Investigative Psychology

As one of our new Psychology with pathways programmes, this degree teaches you how psychological theory and research can be applied to forensic settings like police investigations, the court room, and the prison service.

The first two years of this flexible degree are designed to help you dig deeper into the science behind the way humans think, feel, and behave. In years three and four, you take more advanced options related to your specialist degree pathway. Our academic experts will give you a thorough understanding of this fascinating world. You’ll discover just how vital psychology is to criminal investigations. You can switch to the BSc Psychology programme or another ‘Psychology with’ pathway if you develop an interest in a particular topic as the course progresses and have completed the relevant modules. See course page on website for full details.

MODULES

Year 1

Introductory Psychology Comparative Psychology Introduction to Psychological Research Methods Abertay 101 – Being Successful at Abertay University MySuccess Modules* Option Modules** PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION

The British Psychological Society

CAREER PATHS

• Policing • Social Research • Social Work • Youth and Community

Work • Researcher

UCAS CODE C816

DURATION: 4 years (full time)

Cognitive Perspectives on Psychology Forensic Psychology: Understanding Offender Behaviour Essential Research Methods and Analyses for Psychology Microcredentials*** Option Modules

Year 3

Human Variability: Psychobiology and Behaviour Social Cognition Across the Lifespan Human Development Across the Lifespan Advanced Research, Design and Analysis Eyewitness Psychology: Applying memory research from crime scene to court Option Module

Year 4

Honours Project – related to forensic or investigative psychology Investigative Psychology and Policing: Applying Behaviour to Major Crime Scene Investigation Applied Cognitive Psychology Option modules

Advanced entry is available with appropriate qualifications. Please find further information on our website.

Please note: All modules shown in this booklet are indicative only and reflect the course structure in the current academic year. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study. *MySuccess modules aim to introduce you to the expectations of university, successful student behaviours, growth mindset, your strengths, and your areas for development.

**Option Modules are modules related to the main subject area. ***Microcredentials allow you to explore a number of topics that appeal to you. STANDARD ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS Higher: ABBB A Level: BCC ILC (H): H2H3H3H3 International Baccalaureate: 29 BTEC Extended Dip: DMM ESSENTIAL SUBJECTS Literate subject. Passes in English and Maths - National 5 grade C or GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent. FULL COURSE DETAILS

VISIT: abertay.ac.uk/C816