Overview
About this programme
This hands-on course is delivered using the equipment and facilities in our outstanding £30m Science Centre, where you will build your expertise in laboratories like our cognitive and observation labs. With Staffordshire University, you’ll be given opportunities to examine methods for collecting and analysing information, to provide the opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills and receive feedback.
Focused on future employability, our course will see you applying forensic and criminological techniques, such as the measurement of physiological responses in interview and video settings. You’ll also get the chance to complete a work placement as part of your studies, which is your opportunity to get real-world experiences in a professional sector, such as the prison service, health, victim support and more. Learn more with this bachelor of Forensic and Criminological Psychology at Staffordshire University.
Our BSc (Hons) Forensic and Criminological Psychology course is accredited by the British Psychological Society and delivered by academics with expertise and experience in the fields of forensics and psychology. What’s more, during the course you will get the opportunity to enrich your learning with digital development opportunities, and begin to make networks with like-minded students and inspirational guest lectures.
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Forensic and Criminological Psychology
If you choose to undertake a placement as part of your course, you will be able to use it to gain experience in a sector or role that align with your own career interests. Previous placement locations have included the likes of Academies, YMCA, British Red Cross, Mind, fostering services, Asha, Midlands Psychology, Staffordshire University Technical Services, research assistantships, Change Grow Live, mental health and wellbeing clinics.
Programme Structure
Courses
- Whether you choose to study part-time, full-time or with placement, you’ll get access to the best teaching during your degree.
- In Level 4, you’ll be introduced to the main areas of psychology including research methods, as well as psychology in the justice system, and pathways in forensic and criminological psychology.
- Level 5 focuses in more depth on developmental and biological perspectives in psychology, where you’ll delve deeper into qualitative and quantitative research methods, and the psychology of crime and serious offending.
- At level 6 you will undertake an empirical research project, social and cognitive perspectives, and forensic applications of psychology. You also have the choice to undertake optional modules art both levels 5 and 6, examples include Psychological Interventions, Cyberpsychology, Research Assistantship, and Behavioural Medicine.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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The main deadline for applications is 31 January. You are encouraged to apply by then, however late applications are accepted through UCAS until 30 June.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Criminology Forensic Psychology View 577 other Bachelors in Criminology in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Apply through UCAS
- Typical UCAS Offer: 112 points
- A levels: BBC, CCC plus B at AS
- BTEC: DMM
- All applicants are individually assessed via interview with portfolio.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
16750 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16750 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
9535 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9535 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Stoke-on-Trent
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Funding
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