Bachelor's in Forensic Psychology

Forensic Psychology is a Bachelor program taught at Bath Spa University, UK. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.

Bath Spa University’s Criminal and Investigative Psychology BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate single honours degree that covers all aspects of Psychology with a focus on investigating individual motivations and consequences of crime. Students study criminal psychology topics such as eyewitness testimony, the investigative process of criminal cases and crime scenes, forensic mental health, and ethical dilemmas in the field, alongside broader Psychology modules including research, cognitive and developmental psychology, and clinical psychology.

Teaching is delivered through a mixture of lectures and follow-up seminars, workshops, and tutorials, with practical classes used for research methods. Assessment varies by module and can include essays, debates, case study and professional reports, group presentations, and workbooks.

Students also gain practical experience using statistical and data analysis software, interviewing rooms, and the Crime Scene Lab, and can collaborate with organisations such as Avon and Somerset Police on live briefs.

The course includes an optional work placement in the second year and a dissertation in year three, supervised by staff.

Modules

• Dissertation (BPS)
• Forensic Mental Health
• Advanced Contemporary Topics in Forensic Psychology
• The Psychology of Criminal Investigations
• Introduction to Criminal and Forensic Psychology
• Research Methods in Psychology 1 (BPS)
• Research Methods in Psychology 2 (BPS)
• Introduction to Psychology (BPS)
• Individual Differences - Personality and Intelligence (BPS)
• Human Memory
• Clinical Psychology
• Psychology and Social Justice

The minimum requirements for admission in Forensic Psychology at Bath Spa University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Bath Spa University.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Bath Spa University as pre-requiste for admission in Forensic Psychology.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Applicants typically need to have completed their secondary education with strong results in subjects relevant to psychology or social sciences. A-levels, Scottish Highers, or an equivalent qualification are usually required. Some programs may also consider work experience in related fields as a valuable asset for admissions. A clear interest in psychology and its application to legal contexts is essential.

Please check detail of study units at https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/courses/ug-criminal-and-investigative-psychology/

Non-native English speakers are usually required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language through standardized testing, with typical requirements being an IELTS score of 6.0 to 6.5 or equivalent in the TOEFL. It is advisable for applicants to confirm the exact score requirements with the institution.

85 fully funded scholarships are listed for UK. See UK scholarships.