BSc (Hons) Psychology with Forensic Scene Investigation

Learn to use forensic science and apply forensic psychology to police investigations. Discover how to search and examine crime scenes and how forensic evidence needs to be processed, interpreted, and preserved.

Dig deep into the science behind psychology: the way humans think, feel and behave. Discover how to examine crime scenes, and how forensic evidence needs to be processed, interpreted, and preserved. This involves field trips to places like the mortuary and bomb disposal sites. You'll also learn how to provide research-based evidence that may be used in the criminal justice system. In the final year, you can apply your forensic knowledge in a mock courtroom scenario.

3 reasons to choose Psychology with Forensic Scene Investigation at Abertay

We're the Top Scottish Modern University for teaching quality and overall student satisfaction

That's according to the most recent National Student Survey 2023. This course was also ranked TOP in the UK for teaching satisfaction (Psychology and Health, NSS 2023).

Our course is professionally-accredited

Studying with us means you're on a degree that's accredited by accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).

You'll leave with career prospects - not just a degree

Did you know 90% of psychology graduates are in work or further education within 15 months of graduating? We're a modern university focused on the kind of industry-relevant learning that'll land you a job after you graduate.