📖Program Curriculum
You’ll learn through a variety of lectures seminars tutorials and practicals as well as self-guided learning taught by staff with expertise in psychology criminology and social sciences. As an undergraduate student you’ll gain an excellent grounding in various research methodologies used in the field by participating in current cutting-edge research being conducted in the school. We make extensive use of technology in order to enhance the learning experience including recording podcasts and an innovative range of online assessments that amongst other advantages provide instant feedback. An increasing number of our modules can be followed through the medium of Welsh and students can choose to have a Welsh-speaking tutor and complete their project in Welsh.
There is a wide range of continuous assessments on offer across the modules including essays weekly homework multiple-choice tests presentations blogs quizzes etc. throughout each semester and many modules include end-of-semester examinations.
What will you study on this course?
In your third year you’ll carry out a major research project in the area of forensic psychology. The project will be individually supervised by a staff member who is a specialist in the appropriate research field; you will thus have the opportunity to exercise your knowledge and skills alongside an expert. Our students regard the project as one of the most challenging but also one of the most rewarding elements of their course and our graduates have amongst the most highly developed research skills of any UK psychology graduate.
In years 1 and 2 you will take compulsory modules for the BSc Psychology degree. These will give you a strong foundation in the wide-ranging reach of psychology before you go on to specialise in your third year where you will take at least half of your taught credits in Forensic Psychology-specific modules. Each year you study a total of 120 credits and the modules build over the years to provide both breadth and depth of understanding with a focus on Forensic Psychology.
All graduates who achieve at least a 2:2 will be eligible for Graduate Based Chartered Membership (GBC) of the BPS.
Your Research
We put great emphasis on developing your research skills. Right from the start of your course you’ll begin to build up an understanding of how to undertake research and you’ll also act as a participant in our ongoing research programmes. In this way you'll gradually acquire the skills you need to design and conduct your own research project in year 3. Your project will be related to Forensic Psychology in an area that fits with the research strengths of our staff. Recent projects include studies of personality characteristics and how they contribute to criminal or deviant behaviour the accuracy with which humans are able to detect deception in other individuals and some of the childhood experiences that may contribute towards criminal behaviour. We have a wide range of specialist research laboratories including MRI ERP TMS Eye tracking etc.
Modules for the current academic year
Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change. Find out what our students are currently studying on the Psychology with Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) Modules page.
Course content is for guidance purposes only and may be subject to change.
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