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Psychology

Postgraduate Pathway in Psychology

Progress to a Master’s degree accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and that provides your first step towards gaining chartered status as a forensic psychologist. Learn about some of the most dangerous offenders in society and their victims, and approaches to assisting police with their enquiries via investigative psychology.


Duration

  • One or two semesters

Intakes

  • September
  • January
  • May

Entry Points

  • Pre-Master’s
Entry Requirements Apply Today

Progression Degrees

Modules

One-Semester Pre-Master's

Interactive Learning Skills and Communication for Postgraduate Study

During this module, you will learn advanced skills in topics such as:

  • Public speaking
  • Writing techniques and language styles
  • Research and referencing techniques.

Research Methods for Postgraduate Study

You will gain an understanding of research methods and methodologies for postgraduate study, as well as learning how to plan and undertake effective research at postgraduate level.

Global Governance & Social Justice

This module allows you to critically explore the intersection between law, global governance and social justice. You will learn about legal and policy frameworks and how these interact to address social inequalities and governance issues at national and international levels.

Two-Semester Pre-Master's

Semester 1

Interactive Learning Skills and Communication for Postgraduate Study

During this module, you will learn advanced skills in topics such as:

  • Public speaking
  • Writing techniques and language styles
  • Research and referencing techniques.

Research Methods for Postgraduate Study

You will gain an understanding of research methods and methodologies for postgraduate study, as well as learning how to plan and undertake effective research at postgraduate level.

ICT Skills for Postgraduate Study

You will develop a range of ICT skills for research purposes and postgraduate study – including the presentation of data and using essential tools in Microsoft Word.

Semester 2

Critical Thinking for Postgraduate Study

You will learn how to critically assess arguments and evidence from a range of academic sources, as well as gaining an understanding of effective critical reading at postgraduate level.

Research Methods for Postgraduate Study

You will gain an understanding of research methods and methodologies for postgraduate study, as well as learning how to plan and undertake effective research at postgraduate level.

Global Governance & Social Justice

This module allows you to critically explore the intersection between law, global governance and social justice. You will learn about legal and policy frameworks and how these interact to address social inequalities and governance issues at national and international levels.

Industry-standard Facilities

BCU’s School of Social Sciences is based in the Curzon Building on the City Centre Campus and contains resources that support curiosity, critical thinking, and scientific inquiry. Take a look at where you will be studying and the facilities available to you.

Our Facilities – Psychology
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