University timetable

I'm starting university in September and I'm just wondering what the average contact hours are like for a forensic psychology student, or just in general as I have no idea what to expect. Any info would be appreciated as I am clueless about this!!

Reply 1

simrankc26

Original post by Mishaaaa

Contact hours will be around 16 which is made up of lectures and seminars per module.

Reply 2

Lancaster Student Ambassador

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Original post by Mishaaaa

Hi! In my first year of doing psychology, I think I had 13-18 contact hours depending on the week, and then approximately 20 hours of independent work to go alongside it (more if it was approaching a deadline or exam season). In second year the contact hours decreased a bit but the independent work went up significantly!
Hope this helps :smile:

-Kat (2nd Year Psychology Undergraduate @ Lancaster University)

Reply 3

De Montfort University

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Original post by Mishaaaa

Hey there 😀

Congrats on starting university! Forensic psychology sounds super interesting. I am doing Psychology 😁

You must know that contact hours vary depending on your university and specific course. In my case, I had around 12 hours of teaching at the campus per week in my first and second year. This includes lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical classes.

However, and this is a big one, for every hour of contact time, universities often expect you to do about 2 hours of independent study. This includes reading, projects, quizzes, assignments, and revision. From my experience, it does not take that much time, and I always enjoy the essential reading because Psychology is just so fascinating. Reading about exciting real-life studies helps me deepen my understanding and knowledge, making it all really worthwhile!

In order to get a better idea, visit your university’s website and look for your course page. They often have detailed information about contact hours, course structure, and other important details. If not, you can contact the university or Forensic Psychology department. Finally, if you can, join university forums or social media groups and talk to current students in your course. They will have firsthand insights and tips.

I hope it was helpful 💪 Feel free to reach out if you have any questions 😉 You can also chat with me or other students directly through The Ambassador Platform.

Good luck with your studies,

Julia
Psychology student
De Montfort University