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BSc ( Hons ) Forensic Psychology
UCAS code C810
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : AAB-ABB , BTEC : DDD- DDM , Tariff points : 128-136 points from 3 A levels , or equivalent .
Accredited course
British Psychological Society ( BPS )
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What ' s this course about ?
● Explore the rapidly growing role of psychology in criminal investigations
● Get hands-on experience of practical investigations
● Discover the latest issues and research in forensic psychology
● One of the UK ’ s only specialist undergraduate courses in this vital field
Example placements
Previous students have completed work placements in organisations such as prisons and medium secure units .
Example topics
● Applying psychological research skills
● Biological and cognitive psychology
● Neuroscience
● Issues in clinical and health psychology
● Educational psychology
● Psychology of offending behaviour
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Course highlights
● Outstanding connections with the local justice sector – choose to do work placements and research with the police and prison service
● Facilities for hands-on experience include a Forensic Interviewing Suite with thermal imaging cameras , plus advanced digital and video analysis
● Opportunities to work in forensic environments alongside your studies , as our department hosts one of the UK ’ s largest forensic psychology research groups
Future opportunities You ’ ll gain a unique combination of valued skills . Our graduates have gone on to a range of careers in diverse areas , including : teaching , health associated professions , police work , social welfare and the probation service . When you complete the course , you ’ ll be eligible for graduate membership of the British
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‘ Portsmouth is now my second home . I now have a platform to grow as a person – socially to meet new people but also academically with its amazing teaching . It ’ s been a springboard for life . ’
Roxanne Smith
Overall student satisfaction 100 %
National Student Survey 2020
Psychological Society ( BPS ), which is an essential first step to becoming a professional forensic psychologist . To become a professional forensic psychologist , you ’ ll need to do further academic training for up to six years .
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‘ The weekly tutorial sessions in groups of six are extremely helpful and unique . It provides you with the opportunity to discuss anything you have found interesting in the week , get help with any work , and perhaps more importantly , know that there is at least one senior lecturer who really knows you and who you can turn to should you need to . ’
Lauren Francis BSc ( Hons ) Psychology
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‘ In my first year we visited the courts of law and sat in the public gallery to watch a court case . In our course you have the chance to participate in studies and I think this is valuable experience to get an idea of what it would be like to conduct and administer your own research study . ’ |
BSc ( Hons ) Psychology
UCAS code C800
Duration 3 years full time , 4 years sandwich with work placement
Requirements A level : AAB-ABB , BTEC : DDD- DDM , Tariff points : 128-136 points from 3 A levels , or equivalent .
Accredited course
British Psychological Society ( BPS )
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What ' s this course about ?
● Study the mind and behaviour on this diverse course
● Get a solid grounding in key psychological theories in the major sub-areas of psychology
● Thorough training in psychology research methods enables you to make your own scientific discoveries
Example topics
● Animal behaviour
● Applying psychological research skills
● Biological and cognitive psychology
● Neuroscience
● Educational psychology
● Professional practice in sports psychology
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Course highlights
● Be taught a diverse range of subjects by staff who are researching fields such as animal cognition , autism , forensic psychology , and quality of working life
● Study the fundamentals of human and animal behaviour and development
● Benefit from access to our specialist psychology facilities , including a Toddler and Infant Laboratory which enables you to monitor child behaviour and development
● Gain valuable work experience on a placement year – for example , as a student psychologist in education or the NHS , or an assistant occupational psychologist
● Accredited by the British Psychological Society
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‘ My favourite part of the course is the independence . It allows for opportunities such as being a research assistant or getting involved in workshops . ’
Sayeda Datoo
Future opportunities You ’ ll develop a range of skills on this course . On graduation you can study to become a fully Chartered Psychologist or move straight into the world of work . Our graduates are working in teaching , healthassociated professions , social welfare , police work and marketing .
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