Forensic Psychology (Hons) York St John University

Overview

In years 1 and 2 of the Forensic Psychology (Hons) program at York St John University you will study the core areas of psychological science while practising your research skills in the laboratories every week. The research that the academic staff carry out informs the things you learn. Some of these topics include:

• The cognitive neuroscience of language and memory
• Social interaction and political activism
• Children's cognitive development and education
• Interpersonal violence and bystander behaviour
• Body image and health behaviours

• Mental health and neurodiversity

In year 3 you will apply your knowledge and skills to the specialist study of forensic psychology. You will study modules in the investigation of crime, victims’ experience within the criminal justice system, and psychological approaches to understanding offending behaviour. You can choose from optional modules on related topics, which may include neuropsychology, mental health, and memory.

As a Forensic Psychology student at York St John University you will have access to dedicated lab spaces. You will use the university's computer labs for research methods classes and their suite of research labs for collecting data. The research labs include:

• EEG lab - for recording electrical activity in the brain
• Eye tracking lab - for monitoring gaze patterns with static or mobile eye trackers
• Virtual reality (VR) equipment
• Observation lab - including wall and ceiling-mounted cameras.

• A large collection of psychometric tests and questionnaires.

Career

This course gives you the practical knowledge and skills to pursue a career specialising in forensic psychology. You will also build transferable skills in communication, analytical research and data handling that are in high demand in a range of careers.

This degree could be the first step toward your career as a:

• Forensic psychologist 
• Clinical psychologist
• Counsellor
• Police consultant
• High intensity therapist
• Psychological practitioner