Forensic Psychology
Kingston University
UCAS Code: C8C6 | Bachelor of Science - BSc
Entry requirements
A level
A-level Psychology is not essential but must be passed (A*–C) if taken. Minimum of 2 A Levels, can be combined with other Level 3 qualifications eg. AS levels/Extended Project to achieve 120 points. General Studies not accepted.
Can be considered in combination with other Level 3 qualifications e.g. A2's in different subjects.
Access to HE Diploma
Mature applicants (21 years and older) will need to pass a QAA-approved Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant subject with 60 credits, minimum 45 credits at Level 3 including 15 at distinction and 21 at merit. Applicants under 21 years will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
4 in Mathematics at Standard Level. English Language required at 5 Standard Level or 4 Higher Level.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
A minimum of 120 UCAS points usually from 5 Higher Level subjects
Can be combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 120 points
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
Can be combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 120 points
Can be combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 120 points
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
Grade combinations below 120 points considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications including AS and Extended Project to achieve 120 points
Can be combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 120 points
Can be combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 120 points
Can be combined with other level 3 qualifications to achieve 120 points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Grade combinations below 120 points considered when combined with other Level 3 qualifications including AS and Extended Project to achieve 120 points.
Scottish Higher
Scottish Highers (only)
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About this course
**Reasons to choose Kingston**
– This is one of the few courses in the UK to offer a specialist forensic psychology qualification.
– This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
– You’ll be eligible for Graduate Membership and the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership; this is the first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist.
**About this course**
Fascinating and disturbing, criminal behaviour arises from social, biological and cognitive factors. We need to understand these if we’re to help create a safer and fairer society.
Forensic psychology looks at the relationships between brain and criminal behaviour, how social groups interact and how human beings learn and develop. It also examines the treatment of offenders and the impact of crime on the broader community. You’ll be able to gain valuable experience, with the opportunity for work-based practice or observation.
You’ll acquire a broad foundation of knowledge around key theories and ideas of psychological science and critically analyse historic perspectives, contemporary issues and explore the social nature of crime and deviance. Choosing from a range of option modules, you’ll be able to tailor your studies to your own interests and aspirations.
Modules
Examples of Modules: Year 1 - Crime, Law and Justice - Psychology Research Methods 1 - Foundations of Psychology - Introduction to Forensic Psychology Year 2 - Psychology Research Methods 2 - Social, Individual and Developmental Psychology - Brain, Behaviour and Cognition - Forensic Mental Health and Criminal Behaviours Final Year (Core) - Psychology Research Project - Psychology of Securities and Investigations Final Year (Optional) - Global Terrorism and Transnational Crime - Applied Criminology: Work and Volunteering - Risk and Crime - Human Rights and Political Violence - Neuropsychology and Neuro-rehabilitation - Advanced Thinking - Psychotherapeutic Psychology and Mental Health: from Theory to Practice
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