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Psychology with Forensic Investigation

Bournemouth University

Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Psychology

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

112 - 128 points

About this course

Focusing on current research and practice, this course covers psychological theories and processes within the criminal justice system and will give you an in-depth understanding of the UK criminal investigation process.

Why study BA (Hons) Psychology with Forensic Investigation at BU?

  • Using state-of-the-art facilities, apply the concepts and principles of psychology to criminal investigation settings.

  • Learn from forensic investigation experts about the criminal investigation process and relevant legal issues.

  • Graduate with research skills and methods to investigate human behaviour and cognitive processes within the criminal justice system. 

  • Develop transferable skills including critical thinking, project management, presentation skills and professional practice.

  • Work with world-leading researchers on projects through the Research Apprenticeship Scheme - many of our students have published work with members of the staff. 

  • Opportunity to take an optional 4-week or 30-week placement in industry to give you essential real-world experience and begin building a network of professional contacts - 95% of our graduates are in employment or further education after 15 months. (source DiscoverUni 2023).

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades See entry requirements
    UCAS Tariff Points 112 - 128 points
    BTEC DMM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

    3219 Health associate professionals 2462 Probation officers 2229 Therapy professionals 3214 Complementary health associate professionals 2225 Clinical psychologists 2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Poole
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Psychology

    Offered by

    Bournemouth University

    Poole

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