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BSc (Hons)

Forensic Psychology

Duration
3 years
Start
September 2025
UCAS Code
C8B1
Delivery
In-person
Foundation year available

Develop a broad understanding of Psychology relating to Law and the Criminal Justice System, focusing upon areas including detection, prevention and rehabilitation.

Why study with us

  • Learn from a team who not only conduct world-class research but also apply it in real-life forensic psychology settings settings – within the NHS, Prison Service, Victim Services or Police.
  • Progress to the sector-leading Applied Forensic Psychology course and pursue a career as a Chartered Forensic Psychologist.
  • Applied Psychology (BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology) is ranked top in the UK for overall satisfaction with 95% (National Student Survey 2022).
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What you'll do

  • Learn not just from academics that lead their fields, but a range of guest lecturers who share their own experiences. Previously these have included a criminal classed as ‘Britain’s Most Wanted,’ and a Detective Superintendent who was awarded the Queen’s Police Medal for their role in a high-profile murder investigation.
  • The core BPS curriculum is taught alongside coverage of the core areas of Forensic Psychology. This leaves the final year available to concentrate your studies upon an in-depth understanding of Forensic Psychology and to undertake a related research project.
  • You’ll learn through a variety of different approaches including interactive workshops, learning from Forensic Psychologists and probation officers who will share their experiences of working with offenders in prisons and hospitals.

Modules

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Hear from our students

Each module was presented in great detail in such a manner that not only made the content accessible, but also dynamically relevant to multiple future career directions and applications.
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Spike Joyce
BSc Forensic Psychology
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Research spotlight - EvoFIT

Forensic psychology lecturer Professor Charlie Frowd created EvoFIT, a recognition based facial-composite system, which has assisted in identifying and apprehending criminals wanted for the most serious of crimes worldwide.

Most recently, officers from Police Scotland’s Fugitive Active Search Unit (FAST) have used the innovative software to create images of what one fugitive, Derek Ferguson, may look like today.

Read more about EvoFIT

Academic expertise

Professor Charlie Frowd
Professor of Forensic Psychology
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Dr Carol A. Ireland
Reader in Aggression
Dr Simon Chu
Senior Lecturer
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Dr Michael Lewis
Senior Lecturer
Dr Cristina Fodarella
Lecturer in Psychology
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Dr Jo Bryce
Senior Lecturer
Beth Hall
Doctoral Teaching Associate
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Rebecca Ozanne
Lecturer in Psychology
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Dr VJ Willan
Senior Lecturer

"The tutors are fantastic, not only are they completely on point in regards to knowledge and accuracy of the subject and topics, but they are approachable, open and understanding."

Spike Joyce, BSc Forensic Psychology

Accreditations

Future careers

As a Forensic Psychologist you could work in a range of professional settings providing the research evidence to support practice, offering evidence in court, advising parole boards and mental health tribunals.

Entry requirements

We will consider your educational achievements, predicted grades, work experience and personal statement. If you don't meet the grades for your chosen course, we will consider you for other programmes.

We know that many factors can influence the grades you achieve in school or college. If your life experience has affected your academic studies, we can take this into account. Use the UCAS Points Calculator below to check whether you are eligible.

Unsure if you meet our entry requirements? Contact our friendly Course Enquiries team to talk through your options.

  • UCAS: 104-120 points at A2
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM-DDM
  • BTEC Diploma: D*D-D*D*
  • Pass Access Course: 104 -120 UCAS points
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104 -120 points from Higher Level Subjects
  • T level: M
  • IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
  • GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

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Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.

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Fees and funding

2024/25
UK
Full-time£9,250 per year
Sandwich year£1,500 for the sandwich year
Part-time£1,540 per 20 credits
International
Full-time£16,500 per year
2025/26
UK
Full-time£9,250 per year
Sandwich year£1,575 for the sandwich year
Part-time£1,540 per 20 credits
International
Full-time£17,325 per year

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

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This course is delivered by the School of Psychology and Humanities

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