BSc Forensic and Criminological Psychology
Course overview
In this 3-year BSc (Hons) Forensic and Criminological Psychology course, students will be given a firm grounding in key elements of psychology and investigate the theories and principles behind both forensic and criminological psychology, and how these are applied to investigate crimes within the legal system.
This hands-on course is delivered using the equipment and facilities in a recently upgraded state-of-the-art science centre, where students will build their expertise in laboratories and with cutting-edge facilities like cognitive research cubicles, observation labs, IT labs, and psychophysiological equipment in the Psychology Human Science Suite.
At Staffordshire University, students will be given opportunities to examine methods for collecting and analysing information, providing the chance to apply their knowledge and skills, and receive feedback.
Entry requirements
Grade Requirements:
- UCAS Tariff: International students are required to score 112 - 120 points.
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: International students are required to score an overall of 28 points.
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM.
English Language Requirements:
- IELTS Academic: international students are required to score a minimum of 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
- PTE Pearson Academic: International students are required to score a minimum of 59 overall, with no less than 54 in all areas.
- TOEFL iBT: International students are required to score a minimum in each component: Listening: 17, Speaking: 20, Reading: 18, Writing: 17.
Career opportunities
Graduates with forensic and criminology psychology degrees open up career paths such as:
- Assistant Psychologists
- Senior Family Support Workers
- Research Assistants
- Psychology Support Worker
- Social Workers
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students studying BSc Forensic and Criminological Psychology at Staffordshire University is £17,085 per year. The tuition fee is subject to an annual increase.
Admission
To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.
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