This degree gives you an in-depth mix of criminal investigation and forensic science. Discover how to search and examine crime scenes and how forensic evidence needs to be processed, interpreted, and preserved. You’ll learn how to use forensic science and to apply forensic psychology to police investigations. 

We help you to dig deep into the science behind Psychology – the way humans think, feel, and behave. Along the way you’ll study forensic scene investigation, evidence processing, human identification and interpretation and go on field trips to the mortuary and to see bomb disposal units at work. In the final year you can apply your forensic knowledge in a mock courtroom scenario.

You’ll learn from academic experts in criminal investigation, forensic science and forensic psychology, covering topics such as:

• Crime scene examination and management

• Interpretation, presentation and preservation of evidence

• Apply biometric information in human identification

• Applying memory research from crime scene to court

• Understanding the language of the judicial system

Psychology is both an experimental and observational science. This means you will observe and measure human behaviour, undertake literature research, and develop, test, and evaluate theories. This culminates in conducting your own supervised research project in your final year, which is one of the cornerstones of your degree. You’ll graduate with a thorough understanding of this fascinating world.

This Psychology with Forensic Scene Investigation degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and its core areas follow the curriculum set out by the BPS. This accreditation is essential if you want to become a Chartered Psychologist and means successful graduates can apply for further professional psychology training.

Psychology degrees here at Abertay are flexible. You can switch to BSc Psychology or another ‘Psychology with’ pathway if you develop an interest in a particular topic later on.