Psychology (Clinical & Forensic Studies) with Foundation Year

Get ready with a foundation year and learn the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. You'll be able to embark on this qualification without meeting the level 3 entry requirements, giving you the opportunity to study at degree level through this four year course.

Investigate how the criminal mind works with our BSc (Hons) Psychology (Clinical and Forensic Studies). If you're looking for a course that sets you on a path to make a difference in people's lives, then this degree will prepare you for a range of graduate roles for a variety of sectors.

What you’ll learn

• Explore the causes of criminal behaviour and how psychological theories are applied in forensic settings.

• Understand mental health conditions and how they are assessed, diagnosed, and treated.

• Develop skills in risk assessment, intervention design, and rehabilitation strategies.

• Analyse real-life case studies involving offenders, victims, and vulnerable individuals.

• Put your skills to practice in a safe setting with Hydra – we're one of just a few universities to use this innovative learning method.

• Taught by experienced clinical and forensic psychology experts, you’ll learn in a supportive environment using cutting-edge facilities, including VR tech, eye-tracking, and observation labs.

You'll also have the chance to take part in research, take a year-long placement, and specialise in your final year project.

If you’re looking to study psychology and are fascinated by mental health, criminal behaviour, and the justice system, then this course is for you.

Accredited by the British Psychological Society

Our course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), ensuring quality standards. Accreditation from the British Psychological Society gives qualifying graduates the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), which is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. It allows graduates to pursue postgraduate vocational training in areas such as clinical, educational and health psychology.

Location

This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.