University of Bedfordshire has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This top-up course is for those who have already completed a Foundation-level course or have a level 5 qualification with some relevance to psychology. It has a strong employability and ‘real-world’ focus, allowing you to examine forensic psychology in practice. You learn key skills around occupational and organisational psychology; atypical child and adolescent development; the psychology of mental health; and forensic psychology. You also explore the assessment and treatment of offenders including offenders with a mental illness. Facilities and Specialist Equipment You will have access to specialist, industry-standard psychology laboratories and computing environments including:
- Cognitive neuropsychology lab
- Virtual reality lab
- Research cubicles
- Driving simulator
- Eyetrackers
- Physiological data-acquisition system
- EEG
- Podcasting equipment
- Data-analysis software
- Experiment and survey-building software
- This course has been developed working with industry professionals from the NHS, mental health support and commercial organisations to ensure it aligns with employer needs.
- Get to know your peers and academics well by taking part in the School’s many social events, which run throughout the academic year.
- You will be taught by a highly experienced team who are active in industry, bringing real-life practice to their teaching and research.
- Take up field-trip opportunities including visits to the charity Headway UK or observing real-life court cases at Luton Crown Court.
- Hear from a variety of guest speakers who share their experience and expertise at special events run by the School.
- Our research addresses real-life day-to-day issues including reading development; cognitive function in long COVID; and prevention of gender-based violence.
Modules
Areas of study include:
- Atypical Child and Adolescent Development: Theories and Applications
- Forensic Psychology in Practice
- Occupational and Organisational Psychology
- Psychology of Mental Health
- BA Psychology and Criminal Behaviour Honours Project
Assessment method
The assessments are designed to test your academic knowledge, oral and written skills, use of literature using primary and secondary sources, critical analysis of ideas, connections made between theory, practice and real life situations as well as the understanding and application of professional values including ethical issues. Throughout your course you will be required to complete a variety of assessment types to evaluate your progression and success. This includes group presentations, essays, self-reflection log books, reports and exams. Feedback is given to students at each assessment point and it is expected that you will use this feedback for your own development and to inform your completion of future assessments. Every effort is made to ensure this information is accurate at the point of publication on the UCAS website. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to our website: https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/courses/undergraduate/next-year/psychology-and-criminal-behaviour3/
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- CL84
- Institution code:
- B22
- Campus name:
- Bedford College
- Campus code:
- T
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
This course is for applicants with a related Foundation Degree or Higher Education qualification wishing to top up to the full BA/BSc degree.
Student Outcomes
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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 |
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
For information on the 2024 fees please refer to our website, https://www.beds.ac.uk/howtoapply/money/fees/
Provider information
University of Bedfordshire
Park Square
Luton
LU1 3JU