BSc Psychology with Forensic Psychology

The BSc (Hons) Psychology with Forensic Psychology at Edge Hill University, accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), is designed to give you the knowledge and skills necessary to learn how psychology applies to criminal and forensic studies. In this course, you study psychological approaches to offender profiling, the links between criminal behaviour and mental health, research methods, and investigative techniques.

The BSc (Hons) Psychology with Forensic Psychology at Edge Hill University will teach you how to apply psychological theory and research to forensic settings. You will learn to investigate why certain crimes occur, how to reduce false confessions, enhance eyewitness accuracy, and critically evaluate forensic psychological methods.

Teaching and learning include lectures, seminars, laboratory-style modules, and group work, supported by independent study and opportunities for hands-on research. Assessment comes in the form of coursework, reports, practical assignments, examinations, and group projects. There is an option to undertake a work placement or engage in research work as part of the course.

Edge Hill University was founded in 1885 and is located in Lancashire. It offers a premium academic environment with high-quality teaching and impactful research. Today, the university is home to nearly 10,000 full-time and 3,000 part-time undergraduates and around 5,000 postgraduate students from all over the world.

Edge Hill has received several recognitions for its outstanding teaching, including being ranked among the top four universities in the Northwest by the Complete University Guide 2025 and in the top 35 universities in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2024, among many other accolades.

To study BSc Psychology with Forensic Psychology at Edge Hill University, you must meet the following requirements:

Grade Requirements:

• 120–128 UCAS points from either A-levels (BBB–ABB), BTEC (DDM), or other equivalent qualifications.
• International Baccalaureate Diploma with points equal to the required UCAS points.

English Proficiency:

• Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language.
• IELTS score of at least 6.0 overall (or equivalent such as TOEFL).

The tuition fee (2025/2026 session) to study BSc Psychology with Forensic Psychology at Edge Hill University is £17,000 per year of study.

Edge Hill University provides its international students with numerous opportunities to fund their education. For instance, undergraduate students may receive a tuition fee discount of up to £3,000 for their first year.

Similarly, those who enrol in a full-time master’s course are automatically considered for a £3,000 tuition fee discount, except for certain programmes.

With a BSc Psychology with Forensic Psychology from Edge Hill University, you are open to the jobs below:

• Forensic Psychologist
• Criminal Investigator
• Probation Officer
• Behavioural Analyst
• Victim Support Worker

To apply for this course, you will need to go through the university’s postgraduate application portal. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.