COURSE CURRICULUM

The BSc in Criminology with Forensic Psychology at Leicester provides a detailed and structured program combining criminology and forensic psychology, preparing students for careers in criminal justice, law enforcement, and research. In the first year, students develop a foundational understanding of crime, criminal justice, and psychological principles through modules such as Theories of Crime and Criminality, Criminal Justice in Action, Victims of Crime, and Introduction to Forensic Psychology. These modules build critical thinking, analytical, and academic skills required for more advanced study. In the second year, students explore the practical application of forensic psychology with modules including Investigative Psychology and Forensic Psychology in the Courtroom, alongside Punishment and Rehabilitation and Criminological Research Methods, which provide training in research design, data collection, and evidence evaluation. The final year allows students to specialise further and complete an independent Student Research Project, supported by modules such as Preparing for Your Research Project, Using Psychology in Secure Settings, and Criminal Justice and Mental Disorder. Students also choose from optional modules covering topics like Violence, Gender and Crime, Forensic Science, and Green Criminology, enabling them to tailor their learning to their interests. Overall, the program equips graduates with the theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and research experience necessary to excel in forensic, criminological, and psychological careers, as well as postgraduate study.