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BSc Psychology (Forensic Perspectives) with Foundation Year

University of Derby

About this course

BSc (Hons) Psychology (Forensic Perspectives) with Foundation Year. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Human Behaviour. The programme includes a placement year and is accredited by the British Psychological Society, providing eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. A supervised independent research project is completed in the final year.

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Institution
University of Derby
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Psychology (Forensic Perspectives) with Foundation Year
Duration
4 years
UCAS code
C8FF
Typical offer
A-level CDD

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff: 80 A level: CDD T Level: Pass (C or above in the core) BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 0, Merit: 30, Pass: 15 English language: IELTS: 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each skills area)

Modules

  • Placement Learning and Professional Development
  • Academic Skills
  • ​​Preparation for Professional Practice
  • Communicating with Impact
  • Professionalism: applied roles and responsibilities
  • Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
  • Introduction to Biological and Developmental Psychology
  • Introduction to Social and Cognitive Psychology
  • Skills and Careers in Psychology I
  • Theoretical Perspectives in Forensic Psychology
  • Applied Psychological Practice in Context
  • Historical and Critical Psychology
  • Individual Differences and Quantitative Methods
  • Biological and Developmental Psychology
  • Qualitative Methods: The Individual in Society
  • Social and Cognitive Psychology
  • ​​Skills and Careers in Psychology II​
  • Themes in Forensic Psychology
  • Victimology for Forensic Psychologists
  • Independent study in psychology
  • Addictive Behaviours
  • Psychology of Vulnerable Forensic Populations
  • Human Behaviour and Evolution
  • Psychology of High-Harm Offending
  • Cybercrime
  • Substance Misuse
  • Youth Justice
  • Sexual Violence, Exploitation and Abuse
  • Forensic Cyberpsychology and Online Harm
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD
  • Psychology of Crime Prevention and Desistance
  • The Dark Side of Psychology
  • Working with Young Offenders
  • Populism, Extremism & Violence
  • Murder: Dynamics, Pathologies and Investigation
  • Employability and Work Placement

Questions about this course

What grades do I need for BSc Psychology (Forensic Perspectives) with Foundation Year at University of Derby?

The typical offer is CDD at A level.