University of Bedfordshire

BSC Forensic Psychology With FoundtionYear

University of Bedfordshire

Course overview

The BSc Forensic Psychology (With Foundation Year) at the University of Bedfordshire teaches students how to apply psychology to legal settings. It covers topics like psychological evaluations and providing expert testimony in court. This programme, which includes a foundation year, is designed for individuals interested in human behaviour within the legal system, such as those working with law enforcement or collecting evidence at crime scenes. The foundation year helps students develop skills in academic writing, math, and basic psychology.

In this programme, students work with case studies where they can practice the theories learned in the classroom. Since the course includes a foundation year, students will also gain an understanding of how the average human behaves, test their knowledge in a simulation that mirrors the actual workplace, and complete modules in clinical psychology, social psychology, and legal theory. Graduates of this course may work in courtrooms, prisons, rehabilitation centres, and schools to ensure ethical standards are met.

Learning in this course is through lectures, laboratory work, conferences, group discussions, and tutorials. Assessment methods include presentations, assignments, examinations, formative essays, and a final-year project.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • International students require 32-48 UCAS points or equivalent, from a minimum of 3 A-levels or similar qualifications such as BTECs or Access to HE. Applicants need to complete high school or its equivalent in their country.

English Proficiency:

  • International students require an IELTS overall score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. Other accepted tests include TOEFL and PTE.

Scholarships

  • A level and IB Scholarship for International Students

    Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship

    Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Alumni Scholarship

    The University of Bedfordshire values its alumni and is proud to offer a scholarship worth 20% of your first year’s fees.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship

    Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • International Foundation Year Scholarship

    Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships

    Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship

    Our Postgraduate Global Merit Scholarship is worth £3000 off the total international tuition fees for the course.

    Up to £3,000
  • Postgraduate Global Subject-Specific Merit Scholarship

    Our Postgraduate Global Subject-specific Merit scholarships are worth up to £4000 off international tuition fees for the course.

  • Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Postgraduate Students

    Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.

    Up to £1,000
  • Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students

    Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.

    Up to £1,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology (With Foundation Year) from the University of Bedfordshire can work in roles such as:

  • Forensic Psychologist
  • Probation Officer
  • Prison Officer
  • Researcher
  • Mental Health Support Worker

Cost of study

For the 2025/2026 academic year, the tuition fee for international students enrolling in the BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology (With Foundation Year) is £16,800 per year.

Admission

Students interested in joining the BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology (With Foundation Year) at the University of Bedfordshire can apply through UCAS. To get help with their application, Contact AHZ's counsellors today for assistance.

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