Psychology, Crime and Justice BSc (Hons)
University of BedfordshireLuton campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Please note that this course was previously Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons). Our accredited course brings to life the exciting field of forensic psychology, exploring how it can help us understand the minds of offenders, criminal behaviours and why people commit crimes, with reference to specific crimes. You also focus on crime investigation and what happens in the courtroom in areas such as eyewitness behaviour; detecting deceptive behaviours; and exploring how juries reach their verdicts.
In your final year, you develop the advanced skills needed to assess offenders and put in place interventions. This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Graduating from a BPS-accredited degree with a 2nd-class Honours or above makes you eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the Society.
It also enables you to enrol for Stage 1 postgraduate training, including our MSc Forensic Psychology.
Key highlights
- Accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Pathway to Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership with a 2:2 or above
- Explores offender minds, criminal behaviour and why people commit crimes
- Covers eyewitness behaviour, deception detection and jury decision-making
- Final year builds skills to assess offenders and plan interventions
- Prepares for Stage 1 postgraduate training, including forensic psychology MSc
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — 112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent GCSE grade 4/Functional Skills Level 2 Maths
- GCSE: 4 — to include Mathematics
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
Careers this course leads to
- Trainee forensic psychologist
- Assistant psychologist
- Probation services officer
- Prison offender manager
- Victim support officer
- Police staff investigator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,800 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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