Psychology (Criminal Behaviour)

University of Wolverhampton

Why choose this course?
This course is a BSc Psychology with specialist content from forensic and criminal psychology, accredited by the British Psychological Society

Under the tutelage of expert teaching staff trained in forensic psychology and the study of crime, over 3 years (full-time) or 6 years (part-time) you will develop a scientific understanding of the mind and human behaviours, exploring the biological, cultural, environmental, and social factors that influence them. These studies make use of the University of Wolverhampton’s state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, which grants a valuable practical dimension to the course. With the degree’s accreditations and the range of relevant partners associated with the University, BSc Psychology creates the opportunity for a career-enhancing placement, dramatically improving your employability upon graduation.

What happens on the course?

You will build the foundations for future study through research into the core areas of psychology, developing your understanding of the interactions between the mind, emotion, motivation, and behaviour. Underpinning these ideas, you will research the historical and scientific contexts behind core debates and key competencies in psychology, as well as training your critical analysis skills by examining the use of research and studies in society. You will develop critical thinking and advanced skills via the application of theory to real-world contexts, particularly the myriad careers that will become available to you when you graduate. Your second year will allow you to study in advance for your third-year research project, specialising in an area of particular interest to you. Accompanied by personal tutors and learning from professionals in this chosen field, your research project will have real-world application and ensure that you graduate with a wealth of transferrable skills. Psychology contexts studied include forensic, clinical, cyber, health, evolutionary, and developmental.

The course is part of the School of Psychology in the Faculty of Education, Health, and Wellbeing. The School of Psychology is the professional home to over 50 teaching and research staff, bringing a broad range of interests and experience to benefit students learning on our portfolio of courses. The School is recognised as one of the leading providers of psychology education in the UK, and uses innovative teaching methods focused on the application of scientific and theoretical principles to the study of people’s lives. Our psychology staff are grouped into a variety of highly active research clusters through our Centre for Psychological Research, publishing in the latest academic journals and working to make a real-world impact on people’s lives.

Potential Career Paths

Professional psychology career routes

Counselling psychologists work in the field of mental health, weaving psychotherapy training together with evidence-based practice to address issues such as depression, trauma, and eating disorders.
Clinical psychologists work with cases of anxiety and depression but also with serious and enduring mental illness, neurological and developmental disorders, addictive behaviours, childhood behaviours, and family relationships.
Educational psychologists work in schools with students, with the local education authorities, schools, special education units, colleges and nurseries, and work with children who are experiencing social, emotional, or learning difficulties by providing assessments, counselling, and other interventions.
Occupational psychologists focus on human behaviour in the workplace, and work to increase aspects such as productivity, job satisfaction, and organisational effectiveness.