BSc Psychology with Forensic Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology, with a specialism in forensic psychology. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Psychological Assessment, Clinical Skills, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes modules on offending behaviour, risk assessment, and forensic treatment approaches, with an optional work experience year available.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC to BBB IB: 30 points overall.
What students say
Based on about 25 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 11%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Protective service occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 315 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 13%
- East Midlands: 36%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 23%
- London: 11%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 3%
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
- Brain, Behaviour & Cognition
- Designing and Communicating Research
- Developing Individual in Society
- Foundations of Forensic Psychology
- Introduction to Research
- Psychology in Action
- Applied Research
- Developmental Psychology
- Psychological Assessment & Psychometrics
- Psychology of Prisons
- Research in Practice
- Social Psychology
- Understanding Offending Behaviour
- International Study Year
- Work Experience Year
- Approaches to Treatment in Forensic Settings
- Clinical and Experimental Neuropsychology
- Dissertation
- Risk Perception, Assessment and Management
- Science Communication
- Addictions
- Applications of Organisational Psychology
- Approaches in Organisational Psychology
- Autism
- Body image and eating disorders
- Counselling Skills and Theory
- Investigative and Courtroom Psychology
- Sleep, Cognition and Well-Being
- Social Cognitive Neuroscience
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Forensic Psychology at University of Lincoln earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £31,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology with Forensic Psychology at University of Lincoln 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 University of Lincoln?
83% 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 University of Lincoln?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology with Forensic Psychology at University of Lincoln 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 Psychology at University of Lincoln 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 with Forensic Psychology at University of Lincoln?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.