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Psychology with Forensic Investigation (with Foundation Year)

Bournemouth University

Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time including foundation year 4 Years Psychology

UCAS Points

48 - 72 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 (with Foundation Year option) 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.

    Foundation year: We have a foundation year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the scientific skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree.

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 48 - 72 points

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time including foundation year Shown above

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Sandwich including foundation year

    Duration: 5 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:

    1172 Social services managers and directors 2462 Probation officers 2229 Therapy professionals 2225 Clinical psychologists 2224 Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists 6134 Houseparents and residential wardens

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    Course Details

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

    Offered by

    Bournemouth University

    Poole

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