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Forensic Psychology (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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Location
Birmingham Newman University
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
The foundation year offers an innovative pathway into your degree. It is the first part of a four-year degree programme. It provides an alternative route for those unable to meet the traditional entry requirements for a three-year degree. It will prepare you for your degree studies in a supportive and stimulating learning environment.You will begin with an exploration of education and society, before moving onto consider including identity, being human and the digital world. Over the course of the year, you will build the skills and experience to prepare you for your chosen degree.Forensic Psychology is located at the intersection between Psychology and Criminology. The discipline involves applying evidence-based practice underpinned by psychological theories to improve the experience and outcomes of individuals who come into contact with the criminal justice and penal systems.Students on this course will explore core psychological areas, such as Biopsychology, Cognitive psychology, Developmental Psychology, Individual differences, Social psychology, and research methods alongside carefully curated criminology courses which link psychological theory to the criminal justice environment, offender behaviours and issues of forensic investigation.Why study this course?• Blending strengths of Birmingham Newman in Psychology and Criminology• Forensic content threaded throughout all three years of study.• Learn about broader societal and psychological factors which affect criminal behaviours.This programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), and students gaining at least a lower 2nd class honours degree are eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the BPS.
Application deadline
29 January
Modules
Tuition fees
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University League Table
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Campus address
Newman University, Genners Lane, Bartley Green, Birmingham, Birmingham, B32 3NT, England
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Subject ranking
115th out of 118 1
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Entry standards
/ Max 213104 49%113th
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Graduate prospects
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.28 82%10th
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