Modules

This course has a common first year 

The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn.

If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements).

Common first year courses:

Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons)
Psychology BSc (Hons)
Sport and Exercise Psychology BSc (Hons)

Year One
In the first year, the curriculum is shared across related courses allowing you to gain a broad grounding in the discipline before going on, in the second and third years, to specialist modules in your chosen field.

Modules
Professional Practice in Psychology - 20 Credits
Fundamental concepts in Psychology - 20 Credits
Introducing Quantitative Research Methods - 20 Credits
Psychology and Popular Culture - 20 Credits
Psychology of Mental Health and Wellbeing - 20 Credits
Introducing Qualitative Research Methods - 20 Credits

Year Two
In year two, you will develop more advanced knowledge and skills related to forensic psychology in practice; research methodologies and theoretical underpinnings around contemporary topic areas such as cybercrime, international perspectives on crime, among others. You will also advance in your understanding of research methodologies and experimental research paradigms.

Modules
Perspectives in Forensic Psychology - 20 Credits
Psychology of Culture, Gender and Sexuality - 20 Credits
Theories and Applications of Cybercrime - 20 Credits
Forensic Psychology in context - 20 Credits
International Perspectives on Crime - 20 Credits
Research Methods and Project Planning - 20 Credits

Placement Year
There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They are a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.

If you choose to do a work placement year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee of £1,250. For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website. During this time, you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement.

Final Year
Year three aims to bring you to the level to enter the world of work by consolidating your knowledge and skills from year one and two. You could also work on a research project in an area of your interest, under the supervision of a research-active member of staff.

Modules
Project Design and Ethics - 20 Credits
Independent Research Project - 20 Credits
Becoming a Forensic Psychologist - 20 Credits
Optional Modules - Choose three modules from the below (two in semester one and one in semester two):

Addictive Behaviours - 20 Credits
Child and Educational Psychology - 20 Credits
Criminal Behaviour and its Contexts - 20 Credits
Aggression and Violent Behaviour - 20 Credits
Counselling Psychology - 20 Credits
Clinical Neuroscience - 20 Credits

*Optional module choices are subject to change in any given year

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. For full module details please check the course page on the Coventry University website.

Assessment methods

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.

Assessment methods include coursework and phase tests.

The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.

Tuition fees

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