BSc Psychology with Forensic Psychology
Goldsmiths, University of London
About this course
BSc in Psychology with Forensic Psychology, a psychology degree focusing on the application of psychological science to criminal law, legal systems, and forensic contexts. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society and incorporates a supervised final-year research project. The first year introduces foundational study through compulsory modules such as Research Methods and Statistics I, Personal and Professional Development I, and Applications of Psychological Research. The second year continues with Research Methods and Statistics II, Personal and Professional Development II, and Science Communication in Psychology. In the final year, compulsory modules include Psychology and Law and Addictive Behaviours. Optional modules allow students to explore diverse areas such as Clinical Psychology: Common Presentations and Interventions, Multivariate Statistical Methods in Psychology, Cross-Cultural and Individual Differences in Attention and Awareness, Topics in Neuropsychology, Psychological Approaches to Music, The Interpersonal Self, Neurodevelopment, Neurodiversity and Education, Cognitive Neuroscience, Social Psychology of Social Problems, Psychology of the Arts, Aesthetics and Attraction, Introduction to Coding With MATLAB, and Leadership and Talent Management.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC IB: 27 points overall with three HL subjects at 555
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 75%
- Learning opportunities: 65%
- Assessment and feedback: 55%
- Academic support: 63%
- Organisation and management: 63%
- Learning resources: 78%
- Student voice: 44%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 130 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 73%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Access course: 5%
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): Bronze overall, Requires Improvement for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Research Methods and Statistics I
- Personal and Professional Development I
- Applications of Psychological Research
- Research Methods and Statistics II
- Personal and Professional Development II
- Science Communication in Psychology
- Psychology and Law
- Addictive Behaviours
- Clinical Psychology: Common Presentations and Interventions
- Multivariate Statistical Methods in Psychology
- Cross-Cultural and Individual Differences in Attention and Awareness
- Topics in Neuropsychology
- Psychological Approaches to Music
- The Interpersonal Self
- Neurodevelopment, Neurodiversity and Education
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Social Psychology of Social Problems
- Psychology of the Arts, Aesthetics and Attraction
- Introduction to Coding With MATLAB
- Leadership and Talent Management
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Forensic Psychology at Goldsmiths, University of London earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £36,500. The £30,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology with Forensic Psychology at Goldsmiths, University of London 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 Goldsmiths, University of London?
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 Goldsmiths, University of London?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 27 points in the IB. The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology with Forensic Psychology at Goldsmiths, University of London 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 Goldsmiths, University of London?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.