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Psychology with Forensic Psychology at University of Kent - UCAS

Course summary

Why do people commit crime? How are victims affected by crime? On our Psychology with Forensic Psychology degree, you will apply psychological theories, methods and processes to the study of criminal behaviour and the justice system. Our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree enables you to confront the issues that humans face with psychology's scientific principles. We give you the tools to develop your own ideas on criminal behaviour, explore how to reduce offending and understand victim responses to offending behaviour. Reasons to study Psychology with Forensic Psychology at Kent:

  • It’s accredited by the British Psychological Society, this can be your first step to becoming a Forensic Psychologist or any other kind of Chartered Psychologist
  • Our recent graduates have started their own businesses, researched in the civil service and become practising Psychologists
  • You’ll become part of Kent's Centre of Research and Education in Forensic Psychology (CORE-FP) alongside a large team of internationally-renowned experts who are involved in major journals and assess and treat individuals who have offended
  • You can test out your own theories and hypotheses in our excellent facilities, including brain stimulation and virtual reality laboratories
  • You can be inspired by our exciting modules, providing you with fresh perspectives from world-leading experts in cognition and neuroscience, business, developmental, forensic, organisational, political and social psychology
  • You’ll benefit from ongoing support in your studies through our peer mentoring scheme, including tailored support for statistics, as well as dedicated academic advisors

Modules

Year 1 Compulsory modules currently include: Psychology Statistics and Practical   Introduction to Biological and General Psychology   Introduction to Social and Developmental Psychology Psychology Research Participation Stage 1   The Psychology of Successful Learning  Introduction to Forensic Psychology   Optional modules may include: Business Psychology: An Introduction Inroduction to Clinical Psychology Year 2 Compulsory modules currently include: Developmental Psychology  Conducting, Using and Evaluating Research  Brain and Cognition  Personality and Social Psychology   The Psychology of Criminal Behaviour  Year 3 Compulsory modules currently include: Using Practical Psychology  Psychology Project Forensic Psychology: Real-World Applications Optional modules may include: The Neuroscience of Cognitive Disorders Science of the Imagination  Evolution and Human Nature  Advanced Developmental Psychology  Language and Communication  Understanding the Moral Mind  Study design and data collection  Cognition in Action


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
C816
Institution code:
K24
Campus name:
Canterbury campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Direct entry into Year 2 of this programme is considered on a case by case basis.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


English language requirements

Applicants should have grade C or 4 in English Language GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification.

Please visit our website for further information:

https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements.html


Student Outcomes

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75%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
100%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £22700 Year 1
International £22700 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Please see the programme page at www.kent.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding options. Please be aware that if the Government permits, the UK fee quoted may increase in line with inflation. Full-time fees for 2024/25 for international students are £22,700 for laboratory programmes and £18,600 for non-laboratory programmes
Psychology with Forensic Psychology at University of Kent - UCAS