Course summary

On this BPS-accredited Psychology degree, you’ll specialise in understanding the psychological factors behind why people may commit criminal or deviant behaviour. You will explore the psychological, biological, and sociological factors that lead someone to engage in behaviour that is harmful to others – and what constitutes a psychopath. Forensic psychologists work with those convicted of crime, those with chronic difficulties like illicit drug or alcohol abuse, or people whose behaviour places them at risk of offending. They support victims, families and others affected by criminals, and deal with the police, probation services, prisons, young offender institutions and secure mental health hospitals. Successful completion of this accredited Psychology degree confers eligibility for Graduate Membership of the BPS and the Graduate Basis for Registration. BPS registration will set you on the path to becoming a Chartered Psychologist in any of the main psychological professions. This includes clinical and educational settings, counselling, health and developmental environments, cognitive neuroscience and applied behaviour analysis careers. ‘Placement Year’ and 'International Experience Year’ options are available for this course. You will have the opportunity to fully consider these options when you have started your course at Bangor and can make an application for a transfer onto such a pathway at the appropriate time. You can find more information about these options on our website and if you have any questions, please get in touch. If you don’t have the required qualifications for this degree-level course or are looking to re-enter education after time away from study, then a Foundation Year Programme might be the right choice for you. Please see Psychology (with Foundation Year) C80F.