**Reasons to choose Kingston**
– This is one of the few courses in the UK to offer a specialist forensic psychology qualification.
– This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
– You’ll be eligible for Graduate Membership and the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership; this is the first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist. With further training, you can begin a career in forensic psychology.
**This course is offered with a Foundation Year in Social Sciences**
This foundation year is taught at the University giving you a taste of academic life in a supportive environment.
The year gives you the academic and technical preparation for undergraduate study in a wide range of social sciences subjects. Lectures, labs and tutorials will give you a broad understanding across subjects including economics, criminology, politics, sociology and psychology.
**About this course**
Fascinating and disturbing, criminal behaviour arises from social, biological and cognitive factors. We need to understand these if we are to help create a safer and fairer society.
Forensic psychology looks at the relationships between brain and criminal behaviour, how social groups interact and how human beings learn and develop. It also examines the treatment of offenders and the impact of crime on the broader community. You’ll be able to gain valuable experience, with the opportunity for work-based practice or observation.
Choosing from a range of option modules, you’ll be able to tailor your studies to your own interests and aspirations. You may also research a topic in depth for a dissertation.
Course Details - Modules
Examples of Modules:
Year 0
- Foundation Year in Social Sciences
Year 1
- Crime, Law and Justice
- Psychology Research Methods 1
- Foundations of Psychology
- Introduction to Forensic Psychology
Year 2
- Psychology Research Methods 2
- Social, Individual and Developmental Psychology
- Brain, Behaviour and Cognition
- Forensic Mental Health and Criminal Behaviours
Final Year (Core)
- Psychology Research Project
- Psychology of Securities and Investigations
Final Year (Optional)
- Global Terrorism and Transnational Crime
- Applied Criminology: Work and Volunteering
- Risk and Crime
- Human Rights and Political Violence
- Neuropsychology and Neuro-rehabilitation
- Advanced Thinking
- Psychotherapeutic Psychology and Mental Health: from Theory to Practice
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
C816
Institution code:
K84
Campus Name:
Main Site
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
48 points (‘DD' or equivalent) from two A2 subjects or equivalent
Mature applicants (21 years and older) will need to pass a QAA-approved Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant subject with 60 credits minimum 45 credits at Level 3.
Applicants under 21 years will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
