BSc Psychology (Forensic & Criminal)
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology (Forensic & Criminal), an undergraduate degree focusing on psychological principles within legal and criminal justice contexts. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students have the option to undertake a year abroad or a foundation year. The first year covers core topics through Cognitive and Biological Psychology with Analytical Skills, Developmental and Social Psychology with Analytical Skills, Real-world Psychology, and Psychology: Past, Present and Future. The second year expands into research methods and specialised areas through Advanced Cognitive and Biological Psychology with Quantitative Method, Advanced Social and Developmental with Qualitative Methods, Principles of Forensic and Criminal Psychology, and Principles of Clinical and Mental Health Psychology. The final year involves advanced study and independent research through Psychology in Action: Research, Practice and Individual Differences, Kickstart your Career: Work Placement and Preparing for Graduate Employment, Offending, Offenders, and Victims, and the Applied Psychology Project.
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Entry requirements
104-120 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM-DDM BTEC Diploma: D*D-D*D* Pass Access Course: 104 -120 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104 -120 points from Higher Level Subjects T level: M IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 20%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 70%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 3%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- 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): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Cognitive and Biological Psychology with Analytical Skills
- Real-world Psychology
- Developmental and Social Psychology with Analytical Skills
- Psychology: Past, Present and Future
- Advanced Cognitive and Biological Psychology with Quantitative Method
- Advanced Social and Developmental with Qualitative Methods
- Principles of Clinical and Mental Health Psychology
- Principles of Forensic and Criminal Psychology
- Principles of the Psychology of Child Development
- Principles of Neuropsychology
- Placement Year
- Psychology in Action: Research, Practice and Individual Differences
- Kickstart your Career: Work Placement and Preparing for Graduate Employment
- Applied Psychology Project
- Offending, Offenders, and Victims
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology (Forensic & Criminal) at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £24,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £28,500. The £24,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Applied psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology (Forensic & Criminal) at University of Lancashire do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology (Forensic & Criminal) at University of Lancashire?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology (Forensic & Criminal) at University of Lancashire?
The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology (Forensic & Criminal) at University of Lancashire accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Psychology (Forensic & Criminal) at University of Lancashire include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology (Forensic & Criminal) at University of Lancashire?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.