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3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
University of KentProgram Overview:
This program combines a full psychology degree with a specialist focus on forensic psychology, examining the intersection of psychology and the criminal justice system. It's ideal for students interested in criminal behavior, legal processes, and rehabilitation.
Curriculum Structure
First Year
Your first year introduces core psychological concepts through modules like Introduction to Psychology, Biological and Cognitive Psychology, and Research Methods in Psychology, providing the scientific and theoretical basis for later forensic study.
Second Year
In year two, you’ll study modules such as Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, and Forensic Psychology in Context. This year emphasizes how psychological theories apply to criminal behavior and the justice system.
Third Year
Your final year includes advanced modules like Forensic Mental Health, Psychology and Law, and a substantial Research Project, where you'll conduct an independent investigation related to forensic psychology.
Focus areas:
Criminal behavior, forensic assessment, legal psychology, mental health in criminal contexts, research skills.
Learning outcomes:
Understand how psychology informs legal and criminal processes, analyze offender behavior, evaluate interventions, and conduct forensic-focused research.
Professional alignment (accreditation):
Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), ensuring eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC).
Reputation (employability rankings):
The University of Kent is ranked highly for psychology with excellent student satisfaction, and offers strong prospects for careers in forensic services and criminal justice.
At Kent, this program blends core psychology with forensic applications, giving you practical experience in understanding criminal behaviour and the justice system. You’ll engage in lab experiments, case study analyses, and workshops focusing on forensic assessment and offender profiling. Hands-on research and group projects prepare you for careers at the intersection of psychology and law.
Here’s how you’ll gain practical skills:
Graduates from this program are prepared for roles in forensic services, law enforcement, and related research fields. You’ll develop the skills and knowledge valued by employers in criminal justice and psychology sectors.
Typical roles include:
Forensic Psychologist Assistant, Probation Officer, Crime Analyst, Research Assistant
You’ll benefit from:
Further Academic Progression:
Many students continue with postgraduate study in Forensic Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Criminal Justice — with Kent providing excellent research supervision and professional links.
IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each componentTOEFL - 87 overall (with a minimum of 20 in R; 19 in L&W; 22 in S)IB - IB Standard Level Grade 5 or above in English A:You must apply via UCAS with all personal details, qualifications, personal statement, and reference included.Official transcripts or mark sheets from previous study (e.g. A‑levels, IB, BTEC, international equivalents) showing your grades and subjects.Final results (if available) and any predicted grades if you're applying before completing your current studies.One academic reference is required via the UCAS system—usually a teacher or guidance counsellor.If your education isn't fully in English, the University may request proof of English language proficiency (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent qualifications).Forensic psychologistCriminal profilerProbation officerVictim support workerCrime analystLaw enforcement officerYouth offender workerCorrections officerResearcher in criminal behaviorRehabilitation specialist
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