Forensic Psychology - Manchester Metropolitan University

Forensic psychology is the application of psychological theory and research to understand crime and the criminal justice system. This course introduces you to the range of contexts that forensic psychologists work in, and aims to build the key skills you'll require to successfully work as a practitioner psychologist. As well as covering the core British Psychological Society (BPS) psychology content, you'll study a range of topics within forensic psychology, such as offender behaviour, eyewitness testimony, jury decision-making, police investigations and the treatment of offenders. When you successfully complete this degree and graduate with a minimum of a second-class honours classification and pass your Year 3 dissertation research project, you will be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) from the British Psychological Society (BPS). This is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. **Features and benefits** - This degree programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which means that providing you graduate from your course here at Manchester Met with a minimum of a 2:2 honours classification and you pass your dissertation research project, you will be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) from the BPS - You’ll have access to our specialist facilities for psychology demonstration and practice, which includes 12 experimental testing laboratories and six psychology laboratories - The Department of Psychology is home to the Applied Psychology and Well-Being Research Group - Our academic team at Manchester Met includes practising researchers, counsellors, and forensic and community psychologists who all draw on their own expertise to inform their teaching and research