BSc Psychology with Forensic Psychology (with integrated year in industry)
About this course
BSc in Psychology with Forensic Psychology (with integrated year in industry), a psychology degree focusing on forensic applications alongside core psychological theory and practice. Core topics include Research Methods. This four-year course includes a compulsory industrial work placement year and is accredited by The British Psychological Society, providing eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. Throughout the degree, students explore a range of specialist topics through structured yearly study. The first year introduces core subjects via Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology, Introduction to Forensic Psychology, Research methods: The curious mind, and The Developing Psychologist. Year two builds on this foundation through Applied Forensic Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Qualitative Research Methods, Quantitative Research Methods, and Social Psychology, with optional modules such as Evolutionary Psychology and Health Psychology. The third year consists of a compulsory professional work placement. The final year covers advanced topics through Behavioural Neuroscience, Developmental Psychology, Drugs and Behaviour, and the Forensic Psychology Dissertation, alongside optional choices including Child Language: Development and Assessment and Psychology of Humour.
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What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
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 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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
- Work Placement
- Work Placement
- 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 (with integrated year in industry) 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 (with integrated year in industry) 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 (with integrated year in industry) at Aberystwyth University?
85% 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 (with integrated year in industry) at Aberystwyth University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 95 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology with Forensic Psychology (with integrated year in industry) at Aberystwyth University accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Psychology with Forensic Psychology (with integrated year in industry) at Aberystwyth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology with Forensic Psychology (with integrated year in industry) at Aberystwyth University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.