BSc Psychology with Forensic Psychology
About this course
BSc in Psychology with Forensic Psychology, a psychology degree focused on human behaviour, cognitive processes, and the application of psychological principles within forensic contexts. Core topics include Research Methods. The course is accredited by The British Psychological Society and grants eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership upon graduation. The first year introduces foundational principles through Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology, Introduction to Forensic Psychology, Introduction to core topics in Psychology, Research methods: The curious mind, and The Developing Psychologist. The second year builds upon these topics with Applied Forensic Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Qualitative Research Methods, Quantitative Research Methods, and Social Psychology, alongside optional modules such as Evolutionary Psychology and Health Psychology. The final year covers advanced subjects through Behavioural Neuroscience, Developmental Psychology, and Drugs and Behaviour, culminating in a Forensic Psychology Dissertation. Optional modules in the final year include Child Language: Development and Assessment, Psychology Critical Review, Psychology of Humour, Romantic relationships and couples therapy, and The psychology of Ageing: older adults.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 75%
- Learning opportunities: 68%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 29 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 24%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 5%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 37%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Modules
- Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology
- Introduction to Forensic Psychology
- Introduction to core topics in Psychology
- Research methods: The curious mind
- The Developing Psychologist
- Applied Forensic Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Social Psychology
- Evolutionary Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Issues in Clinical Psychology
- Psychology in Practice
- Behavioural Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Drugs and Behaviour
- Forensic Psychology Dissertation
- Child Language: Development and Assessment
- Psychology Critical Review
- Psychology in Practice
- Psychology of Humour
- Romantic relationships and couples therapy
- The psychology of Ageing: older adults
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Forensic Psychology at Aberystwyth University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £27,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology with Forensic Psychology at Aberystwyth University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology with Forensic Psychology at Aberystwyth University?
75% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology with Forensic Psychology at Aberystwyth University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 96 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology with Forensic Psychology at Aberystwyth University accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
How many students continue on BSc Psychology with Forensic Psychology at Aberystwyth University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.