Forensic psychology is continually growing as a field and skilled graduates are in high demand. Our BSc in psychology with criminology is tailored towards the student who has ambitions to work within the criminal justice system.

This degree allows you to combine the study of criminology with modern scientific methods of psychology so you can gain an understanding of criminal behaviours and their effects.

The kind of person interested in this course will be one who wants to investigate and support the psychological elements of legal proceedings in court and criminal investigations.

This course aims to give you a wealth of skills to support you in your future career including analytical, research and communication skills along with a thorough understanding of human behaviour. Graduates from this course have gone on to work with the likes of the Home Office, Met Police, and local authorities.

This degree prepares you for a multitude of careers and professionals. Previous students have forged a range of rewarding careers within the criminal justice system as chartered forensic psychologists, counsellors, social workers and academics. You could find yourself working in the police, probation and prison services, courts, or youth services or within community safety, crime prevention, criminological research, or the forensic science services.

You could find a successful career in many varying roles such as a Clinical Support Worker, Professional Ambassador, Expert Community Support Officer, Support Worker, and also in sales. Typical employers include:

• Met Police
• Home Office
• the security industry
• Her Majesty's Prisons
• local authorities
• Oaklands College
• Middlesex University
• Institute of Psychiatry
• MHRA

Additionally, you could continue your studies into an MSc Psychology or an MSc Forensic Psychology. You might be eligible to apply for BPS accredited Masters & Doctoral programmes which can lead to careers such as a Forensic Psychologist.