Canterbury Christ Church University

BSc Psychology Clinical Forensic with Foundation Year

Canterbury Christ Church University

Course overview

This full-time BSc (Honours) in Psychology (Clinical & Forensic Studies) with Foundation Year course lasts four years and starts in September 2026. The first year, called the Foundation Year, gets students ready for university-level study. It helps students build important study skills, learn basic psychology, and improve abilities like writing and critical thinking. This makes sure you're confident to move forward with your degree.

After the Foundation Year, students will go into the three-year BSc (Hons) Psychology (Clinical & Forensic Studies) degree. This part of the course looks at how psychology is used in real-world situations, like in hospitals or with legal cases. Students learn through classes, group discussions, hands-on practice, and studying on their own. Your work will be checked through essays, reports, presentations, and exams. This course is approved by the British Psychological Society (BPS).

Entry requirements

Applicants need to write a personal statement. This letter tells the university why you want to study this course and shares important details about your education. You will also need a reference letter from a teacher or someone you have worked for. You can choose to send your CV with your application to show your work experience. For most undergraduate courses, you will apply through UCAS.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants will need A-level grades of DDE, which equals 80 UCAS Tariff points. Also need GCSE English language and maths at grades A-C (or 4-9), or a similar qualification.
  • Other accepted qualifications include a BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (PPP) or an Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Pass credits.

English Proficiency:

  • If English is not the applicant's main language, the applicant will need an overall score of 6.0 in the IELTS English test.
  • In this IELTS test, applicants must not score lower than 5.5 in any single part (like reading, writing, listening, or speaking). The university also accepts other tests such as Pearson PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT.

Scholarships

  • Academic Excellence Scholarship

    You will receive £2,000.

    Up to £2,000

  • CCCU Alumni Discount

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Funding for Horticulture MSc by Research

    This funding will cover at least the fees for the course for home students, with some funding left over for living costs.

  • International Student Scholarship

    You will gain a reduction of £1,500 from your fees for each year of full-time study.

    Up to £1,500

  • Partner Schools Award

    You will receive up to £1,500 over three years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Sanctuary Scholarship

    Tuition fee support: you will be offered a tuition fee waiver until you are awarded status that entitles you to access statutory student support. This does not cover repeat years of study.

Career opportunities

If you finish this course with a BSc in Psychology (Clinical & Forensic Studies), you will be well-prepared for many different jobs. You can also go on to do more training after your degree, thanks to the course being approved by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Some jobs you could do are:

  • Assistant Psychologist
  • Probation Officer
  • Mental Health Support Worker
  • Youth Worker
  • Researcher
  • Human Resources Assistant

Cost of study

Tuition Fees for 2026/27 have not yet been finalised. These course web pages will be updated with Tuition Fee information once they have been agreed.

Admission

Prospective students should submit their application through Canterbury Christ Church University's online application portal. Our experienced counsellors can help you through this process.

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