BSc Forensic Psychology
About this course
The BSc (Hons) in Forensic Psychology is an undergraduate degree exploring the intersection of psychological science, criminal behavior, and the legal system. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Accounting, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Human Behaviour. An optional foundation year is available for this course to help students prepare for degree-level study. The course begins with Year 0 focusing on foundational academic preparation through modules such as Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness, Health and Education Study Skills, Health and Education Analytical Skills, Media and Communication Skills, and Thinking like a Future Psychologist. The first year establishes core psychological principles via Thinking Like a Psychologist (Mental Wealth), Introduction to Biological and Social and Individual Differences, Introduction to Cognitive and Developmental Psychology, Psychology in Applied Contexts, Researching with Small Samples, and Researching with Larger Samples. Year 2 builds on this with compulsory modules including Individual Differences and Applications, Psychological Research Methods, Topics in Cognitive and Developmental Psychology, Applications of Psychobiology and Social Psychology, and Work-Based Learning in Psychology (Mental Wealth), while offering optional choices like Research Skills in Cognitive Neuroscience, Introduction to Forensic Psychology, Psychology, Identity and Society, Difficulties and Differences across Development, Clinical and Community Psychology, Introduction to Positive Psychology Coaching, Psychology and the Environment, Topics in Cyberpsychology, The Psychology of Mental Health - Difficulties in Adulthood, and Applying Psychology in Organisations. The final year centers on advanced study through compulsory modules like Forensic Psychology Research Project and Advanced Forensic Psychology, alongside optional modules such as Addiction, Health Psychology, Advanced Developmental Psychology, Psychology of Choice, Psychology of Belief, Psychology of Emotion, Occupational Psychology, Applied Cyberpsychology, and Applied Evolutionary Psychology - Cognition, Culture, and Behaviour Change.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points You will need one of the following: 112 UCAS points (standard offer), or 96 UCAS points (contextual offer) Read more about contextual offer eligibility. Points must come from a Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator. Accepted qualifications We accept: A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual) BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual) Access to HE Diploma T Levels International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additional requirements You will also need: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics International qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 79%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 61%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 250 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 69%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
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
- Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness
- Health and Education Study Skills
- Health and Education Analytical Skills
- Media and Communication Skills
- Thinking like a Future Psychologist
- Thinking Like a Psychologist (Mental Wealth)
- Introduction to Biological and Social and Individual Differences
- Introduction to Cognitive and Developmental Psychology
- Psychology in Applied Contexts
- Researching with Small Samples
- Researching with Larger Samples
- Individual Differences and Applications
- Psychological Research Methods
- Topics in Cognitive and Developmental Psychology
- Applications of Psychobiology and Social Psychology
- Work-Based Learning in Psychology (Mental Wealth)
- Research Skills in Cognitive Neuroscience
- Introduction to Forensic Psychology
- Psychology, Identity and Society
- Difficulties and Differences across Development
- Clinical and Community Psychology
- Introduction to Positive Psychology Coaching
- Psychology and the Environment
- Topics in Cyberpsychology
- The Psychology of Mental Health - Difficulties in Adulthood
- Applying Psychology in Organisations
- Forensic Psychology Research Project
- Advanced Forensic Psychology
- Addiction
- Health Psychology
- Advanced Developmental Psychology
- Psychology of Choice
- Psychology of Belief
- Psychology of Emotion
- Occupational Psychology
- Applied Cyberpsychology
- Applied Evolutionary Psychology - Cognition, Culture, and Behaviour Change
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Forensic Psychology at University of East London earn?
The median salary is £27,500 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £32,000. The £25,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Applied psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Forensic Psychology at University of East London do next?
65% 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 University of East London?
79% 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 University of East London?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
Is BSc Forensic Psychology at University of East London 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 University of East London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Forensic Psychology at University of East London?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.