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Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons)

Coventry University

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Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP-24

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


This distinctive course demonstrates applications of forensic psychology in a global context, providing a holistic understanding of psychological explanations and their applications using real-life examples (for example, mental-health) across different contexts.

The course engages with theory, research and applications of psychological perspectives and methods/techniques in a global context to develop professional levels of transferable, practical and cognitive skills.This aims to enable you to attain the qualities to confidently progress in an international arena.  - You will develop critical awareness and understanding of core BPS (British Psychological Society) curriculum and specialised and contemporary content using a thematic approach for example psychology and popular culture, cybercrime, international perspectives of crime, mental health and wellbeing, culture, gender and sexuality.- The course provides a broad and varied educational experience within which learning occurs, engaging you in experiential learning and a wide range of international contexts.- The course should equip you with the appropriate methodological and analytical skills to undertake research in the field of forensic psychology whilst adhering to discipline-defined ethical standards.


Key course benefits

- You will have the opportunity to gain a critical appreciation of how forensic psychology can be applied to real-world questions and cross-cultural and diverse situations across global contexts - We focus on your employability: developing transferable, practical and cognitive skills (for example, critical analysis, problem-solving, and leadership) with the aim of putting you in an excellent position to secure postgraduate education or employment in an increasingly competitive market.- Our collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) projects can enhance your international awareness through multicultural communication and peer interaction at participating institutions (subject to availability).- We are top 300 in the World Rankings for Psychology - Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022. - Opportunities to participate in exciting field trips to a range of overseas destinations, which have previously included the United States. The British Psychological SocietyThis course is accredited and recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS) for the 2024/2025 intake. If the accreditation of this course changes, we would seek to notify applicants and students as soon as possible. Current accreditation by the British Psychological Society means that as a graduate, provided you achieve at least a 2:2, you will be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). Additional costs may apply. Please check with the membership body for details.For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.

Application deadline

31 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

16,800per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

Coventry University

Coventry University

  • University League Table

    69th

  • Campus address

    Coventry University, Priory Street, Coventry, Warwickshire, CV1 5FB, England

Coventry University Group has more than 16,000 international students from 162 countries studying in the UK.
You can get peer mentoring support from day one of your studies through mentoring programme Vygo.
You can access one-to-one support from enrolment to graduation and beyond. Success Coaches can connect you with a range of helpful services and opportunities.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    93rd out of 118 31

    36th out of 38 16

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    128 60%

    60th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    44.0 44%

    103rd

    57
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.84 77%

    66th

    28
  • Entry standards

    / Max 197
    122 59%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    44.0 44%

    25th

    19
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    4.34 87%

    1st

    4

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