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Criminal and Investigative Psychology (Professional Placement Year)

Bath Spa University

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Bath Spa University

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Newton Park

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Study a combination of accredited Psychology modules and tailored forensic topics on this Criminal and Investigative Psychology degree.

- Accredited by the British Psychological Society, this course enables graduates who meet the requirements to register with the BPS.- Develop professional skills to help you in the next stage of your career.- Gain practical experience by using statistical and data analysis software, interviewing rooms and our Crime Scene Lab.Criminal Psychology is the area of psychological research and practice concerned with offenders and victims of crime, the processes of law and the courts, and the psychology of criminal investigations. Understanding the psychological, social, philosophical and criminological causes and implications of crime are at the heart of this discipline.Question what type of person is most likely to commit a crime, and how crime and anti-social disorders could be reduced. You will have an opportunity to explore the more academic discipline of criminal psychology, including eyewitness testimony, the investigative process of criminal cases and crime scenes, forensic mental health, as well as exploring the ethical dilemmas of the field.Criminal and Investigative Psychology at Bath Spa is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) it includes the core developmental, cognitive, social and biological skills prized by the Society. As a graduate, you'll become a Chartered member of the BPS (provided you obtain a 2.2 overall and pass the final year dissertation).


Please note that the BSc (Hons) Criminal and Investigative Psychology at Bath Spa was historically named BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology. The course page live on our website reflects the older name


More about the Professional Placement Year

A Professional Placement Year (PPY), traditionally known as a sandwich year, is where you undertake a period of work with an external organisation for between 9-13 months. The placement occurs between your second and final years of undergraduate study. You can engage in multiple placements to make up the total time and are required to source the placement(s) yourself, with support from the Careers team.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 18,585per year

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

University information

Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University

  • University League Table

    92nd

  • Campus address

    Newton Park, Newton Park, Newton St Loe, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 9BN, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Law

    69th out of 113 5

    83rd out of 118 18

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    82 38%

    111th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    n/a

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    43rd

    52

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    107 52%

    78th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    63.0 63%

    55th

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    94th

    17

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