📖Program Curriculum
In your first you will acquire a broad foundation of knowledge around key theories and ideas of psychological science You will begin to critically analyse historic perspectives contemporary issues and explore the social nature of crime and deviance Whilst being introduced to key strategies which are used in psychological research
Core modules
Crime Law and Justice
Foundations of Psychology
Introduction to Forensic Psychology
Psychology Research Methods 1
In the second you will examine the relationship between brain function and our understanding of cognition and behaviour You will explore current theory and practice that focuses on the person in psychology And start to explore mental disorders antisocial behaviour and criminal offending Whilst developing experimental research designs and delve further into inferential statistics
Core modules
Psychology Research Methods 2
Brain Behaviour and Cognition
Social Individual and Developmental Psychology
Forensic Mental Health and Criminal Behaviours
Study abroad optional
You have the option to take an additional to study abroad or to undertake a-long work placement overseas or even a mix of both
This course has a sandwich option which takes place between Year 2 and your Final Year During this sandwich you will take a placement within a relevant setting ensuring you gain essential experience to add to your CV and help you secure a graduate job
Please note
In your final you will be able to choose from selection of optional modules which cover a range of topics this will enable you to tailor your studies to your own interests and aspirations You will also research a chosen topic for your dissertation
Core modules
Psychology Research Project
The Psychology of Investigations and Cyber-Behaviour
Optional modules
Transnational Crime
Neuropsychology and Neuro-rehabilitation
Human Rights and Political Violence
Risk and Crime
The Politics of Crime in the Black Atlantic
Advanced Issues in the Psychology of Thinking
