BSc Criminology and Forensic Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) Criminology and Forensic Psychology, an undergraduate degree combining the study of criminal behaviour, the criminal justice system and psychological science. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, Psychological Assessment, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, providing an industry-recognised qualification toward becoming a psychologist. The first year introduces foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Social Minds: Exploring Human Interaction, Thinking Like a Social Scientist: Study and Research Skills, Introduction to Criminology and Forensic Psychology, Facilitating Wellbeing: Positive Perspectives, Mind and Machine, and The Science of Behaviour: Theory to Evidence. The second year advances into specialised areas with Human Cognition and Individual Differences, Developmental Psychology, Research Methods: Experimental Design and Analysis, Biological Psychology, Legal and Forensic Psychology, and Research Methods: Survey & Qualitative Designs and Analysis. The final year focuses on advanced applications and professional practice through Independent Project, Project Management and Presentation Skills, Professional Skills in Clinical Settings, Criminology in Professional Practice, and Young People and Crime.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 104 tariff points from A levels or combination with Extended Project / BTEC / Cambridge Technical. A level: BCC BTEC/Cambridge Technical: DMM (Applied Science) IB: 26-28 points including science Higher at 4.
What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 5%
- London: 15%
- South East: 75%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 10%
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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Social Minds: Exploring Human Interaction
- Thinking Like a Social Scientist: Study and Research Skills
- Introduction to Criminology and Forensic Psychology
- Facilitating Wellbeing: Positive Perspectives
- Mind and Machine
- The Science of Behaviour: Theory to Evidence
- Human Cognition and Individual Differences
- Developmental Psychology
- Research Methods: Experimental Design and Analysis
- Biological Psychology
- Legal and Forensic Psychology
- Research Methods: Survey & Qualitative Designs and Analysis
- Independent Project
- Project Management and Presentation Skills
- Professional Skills in Clinical Settings
- Criminology in Professional Practice
- Young People and Crime
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Criminology and Forensic Psychology at University of Chichester earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £31,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Applied psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Criminology and Forensic Psychology at University of Chichester 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 Criminology and Forensic Psychology at University of Chichester?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Criminology and Forensic Psychology at University of Chichester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
Is BSc Criminology and Forensic Psychology at University of Chichester accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Criminology and Forensic Psychology at University of Chichester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Criminology and Forensic Psychology at University of Chichester?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.