BSc Psychology (Clinical & Forensic Studies)
Canterbury Christ Church University
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology (Clinical and Forensic Studies), applying psychology to clinical and forensic settings. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Human Behaviour. The final-year Psychology Research Project is a core requirement of the British Psychological Society (BPS). Students can undertake a year in industry or a year abroad as part of the programme.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 29 Points BTEC: DMM Access to HE: 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits 112 UCAS tariff points.
What students say
Based on about 29 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 20%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 22%
- London: 19%
- South East: 54%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 95%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Careers in Psychology
- Psychology in Context
- Discovering Development and Identity
- Investigating Brain and Behaviour
- Student Success Modules
- Psychology - Integrated Perspectives
- Research Methods and Data Analysis in Psychology
- Understanding Clinical Psychology and Mental Health
- Forensic Psychology in Action
- Employability module - Client Project
- Interdisciplinary Module
- Psychology - Advanced Perspectives
- Advanced Research Methods and Data Analysis in Psychology
- Psychology Research Project
- What works in clinical and forensic psychology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology (Clinical & Forensic Studies) at Canterbury Christ Church University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £33,000. The £27,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology (Clinical & Forensic Studies) at Canterbury Christ Church 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 (Clinical & Forensic Studies) at Canterbury Christ Church University?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology (Clinical & Forensic Studies) at Canterbury Christ Church University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 98 UCAS points.
Does BSc Psychology (Clinical & Forensic Studies) at Canterbury Christ Church University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology (Clinical & Forensic Studies) at Canterbury Christ Church University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.