The University of West London is a dynamic and innovative institution located in London, United Kingdom. With a strong focus on industry engagement and practical learning, it offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines, including business, computing, engineering, arts, and healthcare. The university prides itself on providing students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their chosen fields, combining academic rigor with real-world experience. With modern facilities, dedicated faculty, and a supportive learning environment, the University of West London is committed to shaping the future success of its students.

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This course will give you insights into human behaviour, as well as a foundation in the practical aspects of crime scene investigation. It successfully combines core content from the British Psychological Society (BPS) with innovative modules that explore forensic investigation at theoretical and applied levels. You will learn from staff and guest speakers who are experts in their fields, while also having the opportunity to gain work experience where you can apply your knowledge and skills. In our advanced facilities, you will be able to put theory into practice and develop essential research skills. Our psychology research facilities include state-of-the-art brain imaging electroencephalogram (EEG), eye tracking equipment and a range of experiment and research software. We provide access and a high standard of support for use of these facilities. Show less

Course detail & modules
As you study for your Psychology and Forensic Investigation degree, you will benefit from the expertise of our lecturers. Drawn from the fields of psychology, policing and forensic science, they have practical experience in addition to academic and research insights.

You will also have access to specialised facilities, equipment and software that help you to practice skills in evidence gathering and analysis, as well as psychometric testing. These include:
crime scene rooms
laboratories with equipment for analysing blood spatter, DNA evidence and the investigative process
experiment building software such as Testable, SuperLab and Psychopy
Biopacs
two eye tracking units with biofeedback integration capability
EEG
portable EEG
validated Cognitive ability tests.

Throughout the course you will have a personal tutor to support you. In addition, you can expect to learn through:

lectures
seminars
workshops
tutorials (in small groups and one-to-one)
experiential (work-based)
supported online tasks
independent study.

We will encourage you to take opportunities for work experience. This type of experiential learning will help you to relate your theoretical knowledge to real-world practice. Past students have completed their work experience in a range of settings, including:

victim support schemes
drug support schemes
after-school clubs
market research.

By the time you graduate, you will have developed specialist knowledge and skills, as well as the advanced research, literacy and numeracy skills that employers value.

Compulsory modules
Behaviour and Mind
Criminal Minds
Psychology in the Real World
Growing Up
Introduction to Forensic Science Investigation
Quantitative Research Methods in Psychology
Qualitative Research Methods in Psychology
Cognition in Action
Forensic Investigation of Crime
Further Research Methods
Individual Differences
Lifespan Development
Biological and Atypical Psychology

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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