Course overview
This programme will be made up of a combination of modules from both Forensic Science and Psychology. You will gain an in-depth understanding of forensic science and learn how to design and conduct your own psychological studies in our well-equipped labs using a range of techniques.
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Course content
For the Forensic Science element of the course, you will be taught by academics and forensic professionals, and gain valuable lab and crime scene experience, helping you to stay ahead in this fast-moving science. You will be taught in our modern laboratory facilities and have access to equipment and our dedicated Crime Scene House.
This course will provide you with a broad education in the core areas of forensic science. Your studies will focus on key topics in forensic chemistry, analytical science, forensic biology and criminalistics science. You will develop your analytical science skills, enabling you to analyse a variety of forensic of evidence. This is complemented by additional emphasis on professional practice and an understanding of the roles of the crime scene investigator and the forensic scientist as an expert witness in the court. You may be able to study abroad for a semester (dependant on subject scheduling) or year at one of our partner universities.
The Psychology element of the course, which is accredited by the British Psychological Society enables you to explore why humans think, feel, communicate and act in the ways that they do. At Keele you will find out what the latest research tells us about human behaviour and learn how to design and conduct your own psychological studies in our well-equipped labs using a range of techniques.
The course is taught by staff who are actively engaged in research with specialisms in social psychology, developmental psychology, cognition and neuropsychology, biological psychology health and wellbeing and a range of applied areas. The emphasis of the course is on understanding how psychology impacts on everyday life; from developing a sense of self and negotiating personal relationships to influencing judgments about matters of global significance.
This course is recognised by the Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.
Forensic Science can also be studied in the following combinations:
- Astrophysics and Forensic Science
- Biology and Forensic Science
- Chemistry and Forensic Science
- Computer Science and Forensic Science
- Forensic Science and Criminology
- Forensic Science and Human Biology
- Forensic Science and Neuroscience
- Forensic Science and Physics
- Medicinal Chemistry and Forensic Science
Psychology can also be studied as a Combined Honours degree in the following combinations:
- Biology and Psychology
- Business and Psychology
- Criminology and Psychology
- English Literature and Psychology
- History and Psychology
- Human Biology and Psychology
- Mathematics and Psychology
- Neuroscience and Psychology
- Philosophy and Psychology
- Psychology and Sociology
You may also be interested in:
- Forensic Science
- Forensic and Analytical Investigation with Integrated Master's
- Psychology
- Psychology and Education
- Psychology with Counselling
- Psychology with Placement Year
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