University of Northampton

Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons)

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course overview

The BSc Forensic Psychology course offers a unique opportunity to explore how psychological principles inform forensic practice. You’ll gain hands-on experience conducting scientific research on forensic topics while also developing core skills in developmental, cognitive, social, and biological psychology. Throughout our Forensic Psychology degree, you’ll have the flexibility to choose from a diverse range of modules.

This selection will enable you to explore various aspects of criminal behaviour, from pathways into crime and addiction, crime scene behaviours to advanced criminal profiling techniques. Additionally, you will delve into key areas such as forensic risk assessment, intervention strategies, and rehabilitation, gaining a comprehensive understanding of how to assess, manage, and support individuals within forensic settings. For overall student positivity in the National Student Survey 2025.

NSS Calculations are based on Office for Students (OfS) data from the average positivity score. This programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), serving as the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. Upon completing your degree with at least a 2:2 classification, you will be eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the BPS.

Key highlights

  • Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
  • Eligible for BPS Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with a 2:2
  • Hands-on scientific research experience on forensic topics
  • Optional modules in criminal profiling, addiction and crime scene behaviour
  • Covers forensic risk assessment, intervention strategies and rehabilitation
  • Core grounding in developmental, cognitive, social and biological psychology

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBC — Typical requirements for this Forensic Psychology Course are: BBC at A Level or, DMM at BTEC Extended Diploma/Cambridge Technical or, Merit at T Level.
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • T-level: Merit — Typical requirements for this Forensic Psychology Course are: BBC at A Level or, DMM at BTEC Extended Diploma/Cambridge Technical or, Merit at T Level.

Scholarships

  • ICAEW Foundation Bursary

    Three annual payments of £4,000

    Up to £12,000

  • John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship

    Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship

    This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.

  • Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary

    £500 per year of study

    Up to £1,500

  • TD Lewis Scholarship

    The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.

    Up to £100

  • The Chancellor's Fund

    Up to £50

  • The University of Northampton International Scholarship

    The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.

  • Wilson Endowment Scholarship

    Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Trainee forensic psychologist
  • Assistant psychologist
  • Probation officer
  • Police officer
  • Offender rehabilitation officer
  • Research assistant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,000 per year

Admission

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