Modules

This degree has three stages. Stage 1 provides a firm foundation for more specialised study in forensic psychology and develops essential study skills. You’ll begin by choosing between an introduction to key topics in psychology and counselling or gaining a fascinating overview of the major social science disciplines. This will be followed by exploring how psychologists study our thinking and behaviour – and how academic research can be applied in real-life settings. At Stage 2, you’ll begin by investigating a range of psychological theories and research that relate to real-world issues and everyday problems – including group behaviour and crowd violence, prejudice and discrimination, obedience and conformity. You’ll also learn about a wide variety of research methods used to explore these issues and undertake your own supervised research projects. At Stage 3, you’ll begin by focusing on counselling and forensic psychology, taking an applied approach to issues such as counselling vulnerable clients and working with offenders. In the final module you'll further explore the questions psychologists ask, the methods they choose to answer them and complete your degree with an independent research project. You can complete this qualification in three years by completing one stage per year or in six years by completing each stage in two years.