Psychology - Forensic Perspectives (Hons) Leeds Trinity University

Overview

Are you ready to delve into the human mind and investigate what motivates offending behaviour?

You’ll cover the core theories and themes in psychology, as well as exploring specialist forensic psychology topics which include theories of crime, risk assessment and treatment of offenders, forensic mental health, self-harm and suicide in prison and offending behaviour programmes.

You’ll be taught by practitioners and academics in the field of forensic psychology, who’ll give you personal support throughout your degree. We’re renowned for the quality of the teaching, which draws on the lecturers’ extensive backgrounds in HM Prison Service and other Criminal Justice settings.

Careers

Providing you with the opportunity to develop the professional skills and experience you need to launch your career is at the heart of everything they do at Leeds Trinity University.

Graduates can explore roles in the Prison Service, Ministry of Justice, the National Offender Management Service and the police. This Psychology - Forensic Perspectives (Hons) degree also prepares you for a range of psychology-based careers within the NHS, private practice, charities and education or for postgraduate study in any area of psychology.

After you graduate, Careers and Placements will help you as you pursue your chosen career through our mentoring scheme, support with CV and interview preparation and access to graduate employability events.