BSC Forensic Psychology
Course overview
The University of Bedfordshire’s BSc Forensic Psychology trains students to use psychological principles and knowledge in the legal system to answer legal questions, involving areas like psychological testing, assessment of competency, and providing expert testimony in court. This course is for students who want to apply the understanding of human behaviour in the legal system (to study criminals), either through partnerships with armed officials, interrogation of criminals, or gathering facts at crime scenes.
In this programme, students will deal with case studies where their critical thinking skills and understanding of theories help to address legal issues. They will also learn clinical psychology, social psychology, legal theory, and may work in courtrooms, prisons, correctional centres, and schools. Students learn modules like police psychology, investigative psychology, criminal psychology, correctional psychology, and legal psychology.
Graduates are equipped with the skills to work with prosecutors, defence attorneys, and public defenders to determine whether a defendant is mentally stable or not to stand trial.
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 96-112 UCAS points or equivalent, coming from a minimum of 3 A-levels or similar qualifications. Applicants must have also completed high school or the 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 £5,000Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship
Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship
Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.
Up to £5,000International Foundation Year Scholarship
Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000International 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 £5,000Vice 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 from the University of Bedfordshire can work in roles such as:
- Forensic Psychologist
- Probation Officer
- Prison Officer
- Police of Investigative Support Roles
- Researcher
Cost of study
For the 2025/2026 academic year, the tuition fee for international students enrolling in the BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology is £16,800 per year.
Admission
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