Criminological and Forensic Psychology (Hons) (Foundation Year) University of Greater Manchester

Overview

Criminological and Forensic Psychology (Hons) (Foundation Year) at University of Greater Manchester offers you the opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding of offending behaviour from the perspectives of both offender and victim. 

This course was awarded the 2017 Award for Innovation in Psychology Programmes by the British Psychological Society, demonstrating the commitment to bringing criminological and forensic psychology to life away from the classroom by offering you an array of innovative and practical learning opportunities.

You'll gain a strong foundation in the theories and practice of psychology, focusing on forensic theories including aggression, sexual offending, terrorism and delinquent behaviour. 

The course can lead to a range of careers including the prison service, health, police, probation service, victim support and services targeting families of offenders or victims, or on to further study. The course enables you to progress to further professional qualifications and employment as a registered psychologist.

Students at Criminological and Forensic Psychology (Hons) offered by the University of Greater Manchester will:

• explore the theories and principles of forensic psychology and how these are applied in legal and other offender settings.

• learn how psychological theories are applied to the activities of psychology staff.

• focus strongly on employability skills and the practical application of their studies as well as academic success.

• carry out a criminal justice-related work placement in their final year.