The BSc Psychology with Forensic Psychology at Aberystwyth University provides you with a comprehensive understanding of human behaviour, with a specialisation in the complex factors contributing to criminal actions and their investigation. This undergraduate degree is ideal for students interested in the intersection of psychology and the justice system, equipping you with foundational knowledge in areas such as conceptual and historical issues in psychology, cognitive psychology, and social psychology. You will explore the critical role of psychology in understanding offenders, victims, and the legal process, preparing you for advanced study and careers in this specialised field.
This full-time, on-campus degree is studied over three years, guiding you through core modules in psychology and introducing you to forensic psychology from your first year. You will develop essential research skills through quantitative and qualitative methods, culminating in a significant forensic psychology dissertation in your final year. Throughout your studies, you will engage with topics like brain and behaviour, developmental psychology, and drugs and behaviour, alongside optional modules tailored to your interests. You will graduate with a strong academic foundation and the analytical abilities required for postgraduate training and diverse career paths within forensic psychology.