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Discover the psychological issues involved in crime and how to apply psychology to forensic settings.

Study why people break the law and how vital psychology is to criminal investigations. You'll develop analytical methods to assess various types of criminal behaviour. From what makes serial killers tick to whether children are reliable witnesses, you'll learn to apply psychology to forensic settings like police investigations and court rooms.

The accreditation by the British Psychological Society (BPS) is essential if you want to become a Chartered Psychologist. It means successful graduates can apply for further professional training.

Entry Requirements

2027 entry requirements

Standard entry: 4 Highers at BBBC plus English and Maths at National 5 (Applications of Maths at B accepted).

Widening access entry: 3 Highers at BBC plus English and Maths at National 5 (Applications of Maths at B accepted).

For entry to second year, you must have 3 Advanced Highers at AAB including one from English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, History, Modern Studies or Physics.