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3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
London South Bank UniversityProgram Overview:
This three-year British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree combines core psychological principles with forensic applications, focusing on criminal behaviour, the justice system, and rehabilitation. It’s designed for students who want to understand the psychological factors behind crime and prepare for roles in criminal justice, forensic services, or postgraduate study.
Curriculum Structure
Year One
You will be introduced to foundational areas including Introduction to Psychology, Cognitive and Biological Psychology, Research Methods, and Psychology and the Criminal Justice System. This year builds a base in both psychological science and legal frameworks.
Year Two
Modules deepen understanding through topics like Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Forensic Psychology: Theories of Crime, and Research Design and Analysis. You’ll start critically engaging with offender profiling, risk assessment, and victim psychology.
Year Three
The final year includes an independent Research Project in forensic psychology and advanced modules such as Psychology and the Legal System, Mental Health and Offending, and Rehabilitation and Risk Management. The course ends with applied learning and career preparation.
Focus Areas:
Criminal psychology, forensic assessment, offender rehabilitation, eyewitness testimony, mental health and crime.
Learning Outcomes:
Graduates will develop a strong understanding of the psychological causes of criminal behaviour, the functioning of the legal system, and the ethical challenges of working in forensic settings. You’ll be equipped with analytical and research skills relevant to roles in both psychology and criminal justice.
Professional Alignment (Accreditation):
The program is fully accredited by the BPS, making you eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), which is essential for pursuing a career as a Chartered Forensic Psychologist or further training in psychology.
Reputation & Facilities:
London South Bank University offers access to state-of-the-art psychology labs, dedicated forensic simulation environments, and strong links with law enforcement and mental health institutions to provide practical learning opportunities.
This BPS-accredited program blends core psychology education with specialised forensic knowledge, equipping students for roles within criminal justice and mental health settings.
Key practical experiences include:
Graduates gain a strong foundation in both psychology and criminology, opening doors to professional roles in forensic services, mental health, probation, and beyond.
Typical roles include:
Forensic Psychology Assistant, Offender Rehabilitation Worker, Crime Analyst, Youth Justice Worker
Career and academic support includes:
Further Academic Progression
Many graduates continue to postgraduate study in areas like Forensic Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Criminology, or Mental Health Practice, with the goal of becoming Chartered Forensic Psychologists or working within the criminal justice system.
120 UCAS points or equivalent level 3 qualifications required.CBSE Grade XII: minimum average of 55-65% or higher IB: 24 points or higherIELTS: 6.0, with no less than 5.5 in each component.Academic transcripts and certificates – These must show you meet the UCAS entry requirement of 112 tariff points (e.g. A‑Levels, BTEC, Access to HE) A clear personal statement — highlighting why you're motivated to study psychology and child development, relevant experience, and your career aimsAt least one academic or professional reference—submitted through UCAS or the university application portalForensic psychologist (with postgraduate training)Assistant psychologist (especially in forensic or clinical settings)Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner in forensic contextsMental health support worker in secure or probation environmentsProbation officer or offender rehabilitation advisorCrime or intelligence analystResearch assistant in forensic psychology or criminal behaviourVictim support worker or advisorPolicy advisor in criminal justice or health servicesTeaching or educational facilitator in forensic psychology or law enforcement training
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