Psychology

BSc (Hons) Criminology & Psychology BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) Psychology

“The lecturers are what makes the Psychology course and they’ve done everything possible to support me to explore the areas I’m most curious about.”

Michelle Barden, Psychology student

Criminology & Psychology

Psychology

Why do some people commit crimes? What is the impact on victims and the support they need? These are the types of issues considered on our BPS-accredited course. You’ll also gain experience of collecting evidence in our crime scene house and using VR to research the reliability of eye-witness testimony.

“The crime scenes don’t feel like an assessment at all – the lecturers make them really authentic and it’s a great chance to work as a team and put on all the gear.”

Sabine Meyer, Criminology & Psychology graduate, now studying MSc Forensic Psychology with us

Typical modules Year 1/level 4 Thinking Like a Psychologist Criminal Justice: From Crime Scene to Court

Year 2/level 5 Understanding the Criminal Mind Crime Science Forensic Psychology

Year 3/level 6 Responding to Sexual Violence Serious Crime Analysis & Behavioural Investigative Change Working in Forensic Settings Homicide

Industry links Gloucestershire Constabulary, victim support services and Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse.

See also Criminology Criminology & Sociology

Accreditations

Tariff points 112 BBC at A levels DMM at BTEC UCAS code/duration MC98 – 3 years Study style Mostly coursework Study options Full-time/part-time Graduate opportunities Forensic Psychologist Crime Analyst Police/prison service Victim support Start date September 2021 Campus Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham

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Forensic Psychology

Psychology

Offering several specialist modules, this course focuses intensively on forensic topics while also delivering the general requirements set by the BPS for a psychology degree. Graduate with the underpinning knowledge and skills that will help you progress to the next stage of training to become a Forensic Psychologist.

“I’ve always been interested in the Criminal Justice System and forensic psychology helps me understand why some individuals commit offences. Alongside my studies, I volunteer with the probation service, and in a prison where I help facilitate group workshops with offenders.”

Typical modules Year 1/level 4 Intro to Intelligence & Investigations From Crime Scene to Court

Year 2/level 5 Understanding the Criminal Mind Forensic Criminology Forensic Psychology Risk & Protective Factors in Psychological Development

Year 3/level 6 Cognitive Neuroscience Advanced Perspectives on Victims, Witnesses & Offenders Serious Crime Analysis & Behavioural Investigative Advice Addictive Behaviours

Industry links This course is designed to build the underpinning knowledge for careers in forensic settings, such as working with victims or with offenders in the criminal justice system, or performing analysis roles in the security services.

Tariff points 112 BBC at A levels DMM at BTEC UCAS code/duration C816 – 3 years Study style Mostly coursework Study options Full-time/part-time Graduate opportunities Forensic Psychologist Roles in prisons, courts & probation Security services Start date September 2021 Campus Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham

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Psychology

Psychology

Our BPS-accredited course has a strong focus on real-world applications, including the psychology of health and wellbeing, education, crime and behaviour change. Use our VR and EEG labs to explore how we respond to emotional arousal, and discover the psychological and physiological processes involved when people experience stress.

Typical modules Year 1/level 4 Psychology in Everyday Life Thinking Like a Psychologist

Year 2/level 5 Development Across the Lifespan Forensic Psychology Social Cognition & Social Identity

Year 3/level 6 Cognitive Neuroscience Psychology of Sex & Gender Educational & Child Psychology Health Psychology

Industry links Gain academic credit by undertaking an internship. Recent placements include schools and mental health charities.

Accreditations

“Cutting-edge research requires cutting-edge tech – we use virtual reality and electroencephalography to investigate the human mind.”

Dr Steve Baker, Psychology Lecturer

Tariff points 112 BBC at A levels DMM at BTEC UCAS code/duration C800 – 3 years Study style Mostly coursework Study options Full-time/part-time Graduate opportunities Health psychology Forensic psychology Clinical psychology Education Start date September 2021 Campus Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham

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