Psychology with Forensic Perspectives

Course details:
Unravel the minds behind crime. Delve into the psychology of criminal behaviour, applying your knowledge and theory to understanding psychological problems associated with criminal behaviour and the wider criminal justice system and the treatment of this behaviour.

You develop a strong understanding of psychology through hands-on learning experiences, exploring how theories and concepts are applied in real-world settings – with a particular focus on forensic psychology.

You gain extensive research training, enabling you to undertake your own independent study in the field of forensic psychology. Develop a range of transferable skills, allowing you to confidently enter the work environments or continue your professional development.

Top reasons to study this course:
1. Route specific modules: gain specialist knowledge and understanding of forensic psychology for route-specific modules each year, which enhance your understanding of the relationship between psychology and crime.
2. Learning with local community impact: the Applying Psychology to a Complex World module lets you tackle real issues of interest to the local community around the University. This might involve projects around the environment and wellbeing, gambling-related harms, or the impact of poverty on mental health.
3. Employability: professional development opportunities and employability skills are embedded throughout the course in key modules, and through our links with local organisations and employers.
4. Digital skill development: develop a range of digital skills that are relevant to your future career pathways.

After the course:
The skills and knowledge developed on this course are suited to postgraduate training to become a Chartered Psychologist in any area of psychology. You can also enter a broad range of careers including health and social welfare, the probation service, the prison service, the police, voluntary organisations and the public sector, as well as more business-related roles.

This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, which provides you with the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership if at least a minimum of a 2.2 honours degree is achieved. With this accreditation, you are well placed for further study to become a Chartered Psychologist.

Successful completion provides you with Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the British Psychological Society (BPS), demonstrating that your degree meets the rigorous academic standards set by the BPS, and opening the door to further training and professional development.

GBC is essential to pursue a career as a Chartered Psychologist, and enhances your employability by showing employers you possess a solid foundation in psychological knowledge and research skills.

Choosing Teesside University means joining a modern, ambitious university that puts students first. Named Modern University of the Year 2026 (Daily Mail University Guide 2026) and recognised for its outstanding student experience, Teesside combines award-winning teaching with the support you need to succeed.

Based in Middlesbrough, the university has invested millions into creating a vibrant campus packed with industry-standard facilities, study spaces and social hubs. You'll also have access to Adobe Creative Campus tools, helping you build valuable digital skills alongside your degree.

From day one, you'll be part of a welcoming student community with excellent support services, societies, sports clubs and opportunities to boost your career prospects. If you're looking for a university that helps you achieve more and make the most of student life, Teesside could be the perfect fit.