BSc Psychology with Forensic Psychology
Course overview
This three-year full-time BSc Psychology with Forensic Psychology at Bangor University is officially approved by the British Psychological Society (BPS), which is the necessary step for students to become Chartered Psychologists. The programme teaches them how psychological factors lead to criminal or antisocial behaviour and how this influences the legal and justice systems.
In this BSc Psychology with Forensic Psychology from Bangor University students will be taught by well-known research experts who work with organisations such as the North Wales Police and HMP Berwyn prison. They can choose additional subjects like organised crime and counterterrorism, and they will complete a final research project focusing on a topic in forensic psychology.
Entry requirements
Candidates are to submit a personal statement, discussing their reasons for wanting to study the course, and submit other information regarding their studies. An academic reference is also needed. Students have the choice of uploading their CVs alongside their applications to demonstrate their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
- This course requires between 112 and 136 UCAS tariff points from Level 3 qualifications.
- Applicants are strongly preferred to have at least one relevant science subject at A level, such as psychology, biology, chemistry, or mathematics.
- Equivalent qualifications like a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM–DDD or an Access to HE Diploma pass are accepted.
English Language Requirements:
- Applicants from non-English-speaking countries must score a minimum overall IELTS Academic score of 6.0, with no component score lower than 5.5, or submit equivalent accepted English language test scores.
Scholarships
Alumni Scholarship
£1,000 in addition to any other international scholarship awarded by Bangor University, UK (excluding the Vice-Chancellor scholarship), awarded for each year of study.
Up to £1,000Deans Scholarship
Undergraduate: £6,000 (per year of study); Postgraduate: £6,000.
Up to £6,000International Scholarships
Undergraduate: £4,000 minimum (per year of study); Postgraduate: £6,000.
Start-Up Bursaries
Start Up Bursaries of £1,000 are available to those students (aged under 25) entering the University from care.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor Scholarship
Undergraduate & Postgraduate Taught - £10,000
Up to £10,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the BSc Psychology with Forensic Psychology from Bangor University are well equipped to pick up exciting careers that intersect psychology and the justice system, which include the following:
- Forensic Psychologist (requires further training)
- Police Officer
- Prison Officer or Prison Staff
- Offender Rehabilitation Specialist
- Probation Officer
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for international students of the BSc Psychology with Forensic Psychology in Bangor University is £21,000 for the 2026 academic session, plus an optional Placement/International Year Fee payment of £1,800. All fees are subject to annual increases.
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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