Psychology with Forensic Investigation (with Foundation Year)
Bournemouth UniversityUndergraduate 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.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.
Why study BA (Hons) Psychology with Forensic Investigation (with Foundation Year option) at BU?
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:
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
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