BSc Forensic Applications in Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Forensic Applications in Psychology, a Forensic Applications in Psychology BSc (Hons) degree centred on psychological principles applied to forensic practice. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The programme includes an optional foundation year and incorporates a professional placement module alongside a final-year dissertation. The course starts with a foundation year comprising Transition to University – Learning to Learn, Investigating Your Subject, Negotiated Learning Project, and Foundations in Psychology. Year 1 introduces the discipline through Psychology in Practice, Introduction to Psychology, Investigating Psychology, and Becoming a Psychologist. Year 2 advances into core methodologies and specialized topics via Research Methods and Statistics, Biological and Cognitive Psychology: Mechanisms of the mind, Development and Society, and Forensic Risk Assessment. Final year studies include mandatory elements such as Forensic Psychology in Practice Placement and Forensic Psychology Dissertation, while optional modules allow specialization in areas such as Psychology of Mental Health, Applying Positive Psychology, Forensic Intervention and Rehabilitation, Criminal Profiling and Behaviour Analysis, and Pathways into Crime and Addiction.
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Entry requirements
Typical requirements for this Forensic Applications in Psychology Course are: BBC at A Level or, DMM at BTEC Extended Diploma/Cambridge Technical or, Merit at T Level. We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications. Other Entry Requirements: In addition, you will be expected to have achieved: GCSE Maths and English Language at Grade C/4 or above or the equivalent qualification Functional Skills Level 2 . Access applicants who must take 12 credits of Maths Level 2 or 6 credits of Maths Level 3 as part of their Access course. International equivalences will be reviewed on application. Integrated Foundation Year (IFY) Entry Requirements: The University of Northampton now offers on a range of our courses an alternative route to study; the integrated foundation year (IFY). The standard entry requirements for the Integrated Foundation Year are: DEE at A-Level or, MPP at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Pass (D or E) at T Level We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications.
Modules
- Transition to University – Learning to Learn
- Investigating Your Subject
- Negotiated Learning Project
- Foundations in Psychology
- Psychology in Practice
- Introduction to Psychology
- Investigating Psychology
- Becoming a Psychologist
- Positive Psychology
- Foundations of Forensic Psychology
- Research Methods and Statistics
- Biological and Cognitive Psychology: Mechanisms of the mind
- Development and Society
- Personality & the Fundamentals of Psychology
- Forensic Risk Assessment
- Mapping the Landscape of Forensic Practice
- Forensic Psychology in Practice Placement
- Forensic Psychology Dissertation
- Psychology of Mental Health
- Applying Positive Psychology
- Forensic Intervention and Rehabilitation
- Criminal Profiling and Behaviour Analysis
- Pathways into Crime and Addiction
Questions about this course
What grades do I need for BSc Forensic Applications in Psychology at University of Northampton?
The typical offer is BBC at A level.