PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY |
BSc ( Hons ) Forensic Psychology
What ’ s this course about ?
Accredited by the BPS , this course begins your career path to becoming a forensic psychologist . Portsmouth is home to the International Centre for Research in Forensic Psychology , the UK ’ s largest academic research centre for forensic psychology , and you ’ ll learn from experts . You ’ ll use thermal imaging cameras , eye tracking , VR and advanced digital and video analysis . These will develop your research skills and enhance your
understanding of offender behaviours and investigative interviewing . Achieve a 2:2 or higher and you ’ ll be eligible for graduate membership of the BPS – an essential first step to professional status .
Duration
3 years full time , 4 years with work placement during or after your studies
BSc ( Hons ) Psychological Sciences ( Dual Degree )
Requirements
UCAS code : C810
112 – 120 points from 3 A levels , or equivalent .
Accreditation
British Psychological Society ( BPS )
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UCAS code : C850 |
BSc ( Hons ) Sociology
What ’ s this course about ?
With an impressive variety of contemporary topics to choose from , you ’ ll step into critical debates about social issues and inequalities around the world . Explore topics as varied as gender and sexuality , race and racism , nationalism , human emotions and relationships , and culture and celebrity . You can even choose a Media Studies pathway at Portsmouth . Whatever you choose to explore , you ’ ll learn what ’ s going on in human societies – and what we can do about it .
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Duration
3 years full time , 4 years with work placement during or after our studies
Requirements
104 – 112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels , or equivalent .
Integrated foundation year
This course is available to study with an integrated foundation year with ICP . See page 9 for more details .
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UCAS code : L300
Humanities pathways
Optional pathways are available on this course leading to the following exit award :
• BA ( Hons ) Sociology with Media Studies
You can also include Sociology as a pathway in History and International Development .
See page 7 for more information .
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PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIOLOGY |
What ’ s this course about ?
Start your path towards a career enriching lives . You ’ ll develop wideranging , specialist knowledge and skills across social , biological , evolutionary and developmental psychology . Gain international experience – and a global perspective on psychology – when you spend a year studying at Edith Cowan
BSc ( Hons ) Psychology
What ’ s this course about ?
Start your path towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist on this degree , accredited by the BPS . You ’ ll develop your skills using specialist psychology facilities including an observation suite , toddler and infant lab , psychophysiology lab , and digital analysis and video editing suite . Developing valuable research skills under the guidance of trailblazing researchers , you ’ ll make your own scientific discoveries across areas such as memory , communication , personality ,
University in Perth , Western Australia . You ’ ll graduate with two degrees , and be in a strong position to train as a psychologist and succeed in many specialisms – from health and education to sports and forensics .
Duration
4 years full time with a year abroad
animal behaviour , and many more . You ’ ll be eligible for graduate membership of the BPS if you graduate with a 2:2 or higher , enabling you to step closer to professional status .
Duration
3 years full time , 4 years with work placement during or after your studies
MOTION CAPTURE studios .
Requirements
120 – 128 points from 3 A levels , or equivalent .
Dual Degree
Requirements
112 – 120 points from 3 A levels , or equivalent .
Accreditation
Study a year in Australia
UCAS code : C800
British Psychological Society ( BPS )
Psychology students explore human movement , looking at how body language influences our appraisal of others and affects interpersonal interactions .
BSc ( Hons ) Sociology with Criminology
What ’ s this course about ?
Learn from leading sociologists and criminologists as you explore challenges and solutions around topics as diverse as offending behaviour and inequality . A wide choice of modules is drawn directly from cutting-edge research here at Portsmouth – from social issues and crime , to happiness , race and sexuality , green crime and environmental justice , and serial killing . You ’ ll gain skills for a range of careers , including the potential to fast-track future probation training .
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Duration
3 years full time , 4 years with work placement during or after your studies
Requirements
96 – 112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels , or equivalent .
Integrated foundation year
This course is available to study with an integrated foundation year with ICP . See page 9 for more details .
BSc ( Hons ) Sociology with Psychology
What ’ s this course about ?
Take a social psychological approach to pressing social issues of our time , from global economic inequality and the migrant crisis to world hunger , climate change and gender equality . Learn from leading academics researching social inequalities , and hear from industry specialists on topics like racism , asylum and gender-based violence . Use your new skills in research and analysis to address an ‘ unsolvable ’ issue – homelessness , domestic violence or unemployment – and discover how to present your findings to a wide audience .
Duration
3 years full time , 4 years with work placement during or after your studies
Additional information
UCAS code : LM40
By choosing certain optional modules on this course , you can get credit towards the pre-entry qualifications for a career as a Trainee Probation Officer or Police Officer .
The module Fraud and Financial Investigation is recognised by ACFE ( a global professional body for counter fraud professionals ) and undertaking it provides opportunities for full-time students to complete the Certified Fraud Examiner qualification at a subsidised rate .
Requirements
UCAS code : L3C8
96 – 112 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels , or equivalent .
Integrated foundation year
This course is available to study with an integrated foundation year with ICP . See page 9 for more details .