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Full-time
3 Years
Part-time
6 Years
Typical Offer
School
Campus
Brayford Pool
Validation Status
Subject to Revalidation
Fees
UCAS Code
C890
Course Code
PSYFSYUB
Dr Ross Bartels - Programme Leader
Dr Ross Bartels is the Programme Leader for Psychology with Forensic Psychology. He teaches modules on offending behaviour at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.
Academic Staff ListThe BSc (Hons) Psychology with Forensic Psychology degree at Lincoln aims to provide students with an understanding of the core concepts and practices in Psychology in general, along with a level of specialised knowledge in Forensic Psychology.
The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as conferring eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered membership (GBC) the first step towards becoming a chartered psychologist. The BPS is the main professional body representing psychology and psychologists in the UK.
On this degree, students have the opportunity to learn through a combination of lecture-based teaching, small group seminar discussions, and practical tasks. This is provided by research-active academics with specialist knowledge in cognitive neuropsychology, vision, and attentional processing, infant cognition and language, mental health, life span development, and social psychology. The course enables students to develop an ability to design, conduct, and analyse independent research projects.
This degree aims to provide students with a realistic insight into the day-to-day work of a forensic psychologist. Within forensic-related modules, students can gain an understanding of the motives, mind-sets, and behaviours of people who commit various crimes, as well as the assessment and treatment of offence-related risk factors.
Students can also study the processes within the criminal justice system, including courts and post-conviction forensic settings, such as prisons. Teaching on the course includes content from both registered forensic psychologists and expert researchers within the field of forensic psychology.
We want you to have all the information you need to make an informed decision on where and what you want to study. To help you choose the course that’s right for you, we aim to bring to your attention all the important information you may need. Our What You Need to Know page offers detailed information on key areas including contact hours, assessment, optional modules, and additional costs.
† Some courses may offer optional modules. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by staff availability.
The aims of the module assessments are to provide a measure of the development and attainment of course outcomes, including the attainment of high-level intellectual skills such as critical analysis, and evaluation.
Accordingly, the nature of assessment varies across the three levels of the course. Assessments at levels one and two are designed to focus on the acquisition and understanding of knowledge and skills. In contrast, level three assessments aim to place far greater emphasis on the ability to apply, analyse, and evaluate knowledge.
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Forensic Psychology students currently receive feedback within a 20 working day period.
Examples of assessment methods that may be used include coursework, such as written assignments, research reports, research diaries, research or clinical proposals, or dissertations; practical exams, such as oral and poster presentations, performances or observations; and written exams (including essay-based exams), such as formal examinations or in-class tests (including multiple-choice tests and short-answer questions).
The University of Lincoln's policy is to ensure that staff return assessments to students promptly.
Psychology students at Lincoln have access to specialist psychology research facilities in the University's £19 million Sarah Swift Building. These include two PC-based teaching laboratories, a psychophysiology laboratory, a laboratory for running 'eye-tracking' experiments, Lincoln Infant and Child Development Lab, fully equipped technical workshops, and numerous general-purpose research and practical laboratories.
Technical staff are on hand to aid students in the production and generation of experimental materials and equipment, and software development.
You can explore our laboratories virtually by watching the short video, or taking a virtual tour listed below.
You can tour our psychology laboratories in 360 degrees by using the video below.
“The skills I learnt during this degree still impact the research I conduct today. The course at Lincoln gave me a detailed insight into offender psychology and mental health and how to effectively research these topic areas.”
Matthew King-Parker, BSc (Hons) Psychology with Forensic Psychology graduateAt the University of Lincoln, students have the opportunity to learn from those working in industry. As part of your studies, the final year module Approaches to Treatment in Forensic Settings will include guest lecturers that work professionally in forensic practice.
A Level: ABB (128 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 3 A Levels or equivalent qualifications).
International Baccalaureate: 32
BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction, Distinction, Merit or equivalent.
Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 128 UCAS Tariff points.
A combination of qualifications which may include A Levels, BTEC, EPQ etc.
Applicants will also need at least three GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, which must include English and Maths or Statistics. Equivalent Level 2 qualifications may also be considered.
The University accepts a wide range of qualifications as the basis for entry. We will also consider applicants with extensive and relevant work experience and will give special individual consideration to those who do not meet the standard entry qualifications.
If you would like further information about entry requirements, or would like to discuss whether the qualifications you are currently studying are acceptable, please contact the Admissions team on 01522 886097, or email admissions@lincoln.ac.uk
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Non UK Qualifications:
If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ for information on equivalent qualifications.
In addition to meeting the academic requirements, overseas students will also be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. Please visit our English language requirements page for a full list of the English qualifications we accept. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/englishlanguagerequirements/
If you do not meet the above IELTS requirements, you may be able to take part in one of our Pre-sessional English and Academic Study Skills courses.
https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/pre-sessionalenglishandacademicstudyskills/
Can we help? The University of Lincoln offer a dedicated support service for overseas students. If you have any questions about your qualifications, or would like assistance in submitting your application, please contact our https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/home/studywithus/internationalstudents/contactus/
Going to university is a life-changing step and it's important to understand the costs involved and the funding options available before you start. A full breakdown of the fees associated with this programme can be found on our course fees pages.
For eligible undergraduate students going to university for the first time, scholarships and bursaries are available to help cover costs. The University of Lincoln offers a variety of merit-based and subject-specific bursaries and scholarships. For full details and information about eligibility, visit our scholarships and bursaries pages.
"Going to the School of Psychology at Lincoln provided me with the best four years of my life. The staff were supportive, knowledgeable, and always had time for me. They helped shape and develop my skills so that I was prepared for my career in psychology. Even now after graduating, they still have time for me."
Verity Harris - BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology graduateStudents can choose to take a year out between year two and the final year of study, and can select from two year-long activities that would lead to either awards; the International Study year which would lead to a BSc (Hons) Psychology (International Study), or the Work Experience year which would lead to a BSc (Hons) Psychology (Work Experience). Both options aim to enhance students' future employment opportunities and offer the chance to gain an understanding of the field in real-world settings.
International Study
This option provides an opportunity to explore study in a new overseas culture and environment at one of the University's approved partner institutions.
Work Experience
Students will have the opportunity to enhance their personal and professional development by gaining experience in a real workplace setting, which could help develop the skills relevant to future employment or further study.
The Clinical Psychology degree is aimed at those who wish to pursue a career in health and social services or engage in clinical research. The Forensic Psychology course is designed for those considering a career in forensic settings such as the police, prison, and probation services, or secure health service settings.
The best way to find out what it is really like to live and learn at Lincoln is to join us for one of our Open Days. Visiting us in person is important and will help you to get a real feel for what it might be like to study here.
Book Your PlaceAt the heart of Applied Social Science is a desire to understand our society and the problems we face to make a real difference to communities.
Psychology brings together the scientific study of behaviour, mental health, and neuropsychological functioning to understand what makes us human.
An opportunity for students to establish a foundation in the concepts and practices of applied psychology and a specialism in clinical psychology.
At Lincoln, we strive to make sure our student experience is engaging, supportive, and academically challenging. That is why, in response to the issues presented by the Covid-19 pandemic, we have been prioritising face-to-face teaching sessions for our new and returning students in areas where they are the most valuable, such as seminars, tutorials, workshops, and lab and practical sessions. Additional online opportunities have been introduced where they support learning and have been shown to be successful and popular with our current students.
Safety remains a key focus. We are fully prepared to adapt our plans if changes in Government guidance makes this necessary, and we will endeavour to keep current and prospective students informed. For more information about how we are working to keep our community safe, please visit our coronavirus web pages.