Course Overview - Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons)
**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 internatio...
**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.** <br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>This aims to enable you to attain the qualities to confidently progress in an international arena. <br/><br/><br/>- 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.<br/><br/><br/>- 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.<br/><br/><br/>- 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. <br/><br/><br/>**Key course benefits**<br/>- 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 <br/><br/><br/>- 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.<br/><br/><br/>- Our collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) projects can enhance your international awareness through multicultural communication and peer interaction at participating institutions (subject to availability).<br/><br/><br/>- We are top 300 in the World Rankings for Psychology - Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022. <br/><br/><br/>- Opportunities to participate in exciting field trips* to a range of overseas destinations, which have previously included the United States. <br/><br/><br/>The British Psychological Society<br/>This 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.<br/><br/>*For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.