BSc Psychology with Forensic Scene Investigation
What students say
Based on about 36 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 130 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 83%
- Left higher education: 6%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 11%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Nursing Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 86%
- Northern Ireland: 6%
Who gets in
Based on about 140 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 50%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 42%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Forensic Scene Investigation at Abertay University earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £31,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Applied psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology with Forensic Scene Investigation at Abertay University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology with Forensic Scene Investigation at Abertay University?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology with Forensic Scene Investigation at Abertay University?
The average entrant had 152 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology with Forensic Scene Investigation at Abertay University accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Psychology with Forensic Scene Investigation at Abertay University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology with Forensic Scene Investigation at Abertay University?
83% of students continued into their second year, and 6% left higher education.