BSc Forensic Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Forensic Psychology, an applied psychology degree focusing on the psychological factors behind criminal behavior and the workings of the criminal justice system. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Human Behaviour. Students may choose to undertake an optional year abroad as part of their studies. The first year covers foundational concepts through Introduction to Psychology, Approaches and Professional Skills in Psychology, Introduction to Forensic Psychology, and Psychology Research Methods 1. The second year examines cognitive and social aspects through Psychology Research Methods 2, Brain, Behaviour and Cognition, Social and Developmental Psychology, and Forensic Mental Health and Criminal Behaviour. The final year involves an empirical investigation via the Psychology Research Project, alongside core study in The Psychology of Investigations and Cyber-Behaviour, Personality and Individual Differences, and Future Skills Apply. Optional modules allow students to explore topics such as Transnational Crime, Neuropsychology and Neuro-rehabilitation, Advanced Issues in the Psychology of Thinking, Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity, Advanced Developmental Psychology, The Psychology of Health and Wellbeing, Occupational Psychology, and Applied Psychology with Work Experience.
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Entry requirements
Qualifications needed for 2027: BSc (Hons): 120-136 UCAS tariff points At least two A-levels, or a BTEC National Extended Diploma: Distinction, Distinction, Merit (DDM) or equivalent qualifications. GCSE Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, or a recognised equivalent, is also required. BSc (Hons) including foundation year: 64 UCAS tariff points For the degree with a foundation year, a minimum of 64 UCAS points is required. Additional requirements: Entry onto this course does not require an interview, entrance test, audition or portfolio. English language: English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5. If you do not meet our English language requirement s, you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. Check out our English Language Programme page for more details. If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements. For further information on country-specific entry requirements, please explore our International section of the website.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 97%: 91 offers from 94 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 86%
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 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 25%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 60%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 4%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 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, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Psychology
- Approaches and Professional Skills in Psychology
- Introduction to Forensic Psychology
- Psychology Research Methods 1
- Psychology Research Methods 2
- Brain, Behaviour and Cognition
- Social and Developmental Psychology
- Forensic Mental Health and Criminal Behaviour
- Psychology Research Project
- The Psychology of Investigations and Cyber-Behaviour
- Personality and Individual Differences
- Future Skills Apply
- Transnational Crime
- Neuropsychology and Neuro-rehabilitation
- Advanced Issues in the Psychology of Thinking
- Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity
- Advanced Developmental Psychology
- The Psychology of Health and Wellbeing
- Occupational Psychology
- Applied Psychology with Work Experience
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Forensic Psychology at Kingston University earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £31,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Applied psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Forensic Psychology at Kingston University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Forensic Psychology at Kingston University?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Forensic Psychology at Kingston University?
The average entrant had 115 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Forensic Psychology at Kingston University?
97% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 91 offers from 94 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Forensic Psychology at Kingston University accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Forensic Psychology at Kingston University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Forensic Psychology at Kingston University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.