The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree course onwards will be from Coventry University campus.
This course aims to provide you with a solid grounding for a professional career in the forensic psychology sector.
The foundation year covers key themes such as academic skills, inequality, social determinants and communications. It seeks to develop your key skills, such as research methods, scientific fundamentals and promotion techniques. Students who successfully ...
The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree course onwards will be from Coventry University campus.<br/><br/>This course aims to provide you with a solid grounding for a professional career in the forensic psychology sector. <br/><br/>The foundation year covers key themes such as academic skills, inequality, social determinants and communications. It seeks to develop your key skills, such as research methods, scientific fundamentals and promotion techniques. Students who successfully complete their foundation year will then progress onto the Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) degree within Coventry University’s School of Psychological, Social and Behavioural Sciences. <br/><br/>The degree 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. It 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/>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/>**Key benefits of the degree**<br/><br/><br/>* 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/>* Opportunities to participate in exciting field trips to a range of overseas destinations, which have previously included the United States. <br/><br/><br/>See our website for further details.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
11/2024
Campus
CU Coventry
Provider Details
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Course Code
CMDF
Institution Code
C85
Points of Entry
Foundation
UCAS Tariff72 5 GCSEs at A-C/4-9 including Maths and English, and at least one A2 level or a BTEC equivalent qualification. GCSE/National 4/National 55 GCSEs at A-C/4-9 including Maths and English. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £7,950 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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