BSc Psychology with Forensic Perspectives
Manchester Metropolitan University
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Forensic Perspectives combines psychological theory with forensic applications in legal contexts. Core topics include research methods, communication and writing, and ethics and professional practice. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society and includes a final-year dissertation. An optional placement year or study abroad year is available after the second year.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB IB: Pass the IB Diploma with an overall score of 32, or achieve 128 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics
What students say
Based on about 148 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 265 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 330 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 68%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 3%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 315 students who started
- A levels: 97%
- Access course: 2%
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
- Core Skills In Forensic Psychology
- Crime and Society
- Research Methods in Psychology 1
- Investigative and Courtroom Psychology
- Research Methods in Psychology 2
- Individuality and Diversity in Forensic Psychology
- Social and Developmental Psychology
- Cognitive and Biological Psychology
- Forensic Futures
- Preparing for your Dissertation
- Contemporary Challenges In Forensic Psychology
- Ethical Practice in Forensic Psychology
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Forensic Perspectives at Manchester Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £20,500 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £30,500. The £25,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology with Forensic Perspectives at Manchester Metropolitan University?
85% 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 Perspectives at Manchester Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology with Forensic Perspectives at Manchester Metropolitan University 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 Perspectives at Manchester Metropolitan University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.