BSc in Forensic Psychology

BSc in Forensic Psychology

The BSc in Forensic Psychology is a research-based degree programme that examines the relationship between psychology, crime, law and the justice system. The programme helps students understand criminal behaviour, legal processes, forensic assessment, victimology and the psychological factors involved in criminal investigation and justice-related decision-making.

Overview

The BSc in Forensic Psychology prepares students to study human behaviour within legal, criminal and investigative contexts. Students explore how psychological principles are used to understand crime, assess risk, examine evidence, support victims and analyse offender behaviour. This programme is suited for students interested in criminal justice, psychology, law enforcement, research, victim support, correctional services and related human service fields. It develops critical thinking, research ability, ethical awareness and applied understanding of forensic issues.

Here's an overview of key topics and concepts:

Criminal behaviour and psychological explanations of crime

The relationship between psychology, crime and the law

Ethical practice in forensic psychology

Legal issues and justice system procedures

Criminal profiling and behavioural analysis

Evidence, investigation and forensic interpretation

Core Curriculum

Semester 1
  • Course ID

    Course Title

    Course Type

    Credits

  • FPSY 301

    Ethical Practices in Forensic Psychology

    Core

    3

  • FPSY 302

    Intersections of Crime, Psychology and the Law

    Core

    3

  • FPSY 303

    Legal Issues in Forensic Psychology

    Core

    3

  • FPSY 304

    Abnormal Psychology

    Core

    3

  • FPSY 305

    Social Psychology

    Core

    3

  • FPSY 306

    Types of Evidence

    Core

    3

Semester 2
  • Course ID

    Course Title

    Course Type

    Credits

  • FPSY 401

    Profiling of Serial Killers

    Specialisation

    3

  • FPSY 402

    Police Psychology

    Specialisation

    3

  • FPSY 403

    Hostage Negotiations

    Specialisation

    3

  • FPSY 404

    Database Management System Lab

    Terrorism

    3

  • FPSY 405

    Family Violence and Child Custody

    Specialisation

    3

  • FPSY 406

    Forensic Pathology and Serology

    Specialisation

    3

Semester 3
  • Course ID

    Course Title

    Course Type

    Credits

  • FPSY 501

    Graphology

    Specialisation

    3

  • FPSY 502

    Child Custody

    Specialisation

    3

  • FPSY 503

    Child Custody

    Specialisation

    3

  • FPSY 504

    Risk Assessment

    Applied Core

    3

  • FPSY 504

    Risk Assessment

    Applied Core

    3

  • FPSY 505

    Juvenile Crime and Justice

    Applied Core

    3

  • FPSY 506

    Sex Offenders

    Applied Core

    3

  • FPSY 507

    Thesis / Research

    Research

    3

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