BSc Psychology with Forensic Investigation
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Forensic Investigation is an undergraduate psychology degree that applies psychological principles to criminal investigation settings. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, Human Behaviour, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course includes a compulsory foundation year and offers an optional industry placement ranging from four weeks to thirty weeks. The course starts with Year 0, building foundational knowledge through Academic and Professional Study Skills, Introduction to Psychology, and Mathematics in Science. Year 1 covers the core disciplines with modules such as Mind and Brain 1, You, Me and Us: Social Psychology and Individual Differences 1, and Introduction to Forensic Investigation. Year 2 advances these themes with Quantitative Research Methods, Qualitative Research Methods, and Applying Psychological Theories to Forensic Psychology. The final year centres on the Psychology Project and Investigative Forensic Psychology, alongside optional modules covering areas such as Neuroimaging, Health Psychology, and Psychology of Cybercrime.
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Entry requirements
For 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit).
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 96%: 205 offers from 214 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 75%
- Learning opportunities: 74%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Protective service occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 250 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 21%
- South East: 36%
- South West: 30%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other qualifications: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic and Professional Study Skills
- Applied Sciences
- Introduction to Biology
- Introduction to Psychology
- Mathematics in Science
- Foundation Year Project
- The Art and Science of Psychological Inquiry
- Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology
- Mind and Brain 1
- You, Me and Us: Social Psychology and Individual Differences 1
- Development, Health and Psychological Disorders 1
- Introduction to Forensic Investigation
- Quantitative Research Methods
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Applying Psychological Theories to Forensic Psychology
- You, Me & Us: Social Psychology and Individual Differences 2
- Mind and Brain 2
- Development, Health and Psychological Disorders 2
- Psychology Project
- Investigative Forensic Psychology
- Forensic Applications for Face Processing
- Neuroimaging
- Applied Clinical Psychology
- Mind Over Matter in Medicine
- Health Psychology
- Well-Being and Resilience in Schools
- Inclusion and Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
- Cultural Psychology
- Current Trends in Cognitive & Clinical Neuroscience
- Psychology of Social Media & Videogames
- Psychology of Cybercrime
- Counselling Psychology
- Emotions, Mental Health & Affective Neuroscience
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Forensic Investigation at Bournemouth University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £34,500. The £28,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Applied psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology with Forensic Investigation at Bournemouth University do next?
90% 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 Investigation at Bournemouth 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 Investigation at Bournemouth University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 62 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Psychology with Forensic Investigation at Bournemouth University?
96% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 205 offers from 214 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Psychology with Forensic Investigation at Bournemouth 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 Investigation at Bournemouth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology with Forensic Investigation at Bournemouth University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.