BSc Forensic Psychology with Foundation Year
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 35%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 35%
- Working and studying: 30%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Therapy professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 12%
- South East: 48%
- South West: 9%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Forensic Psychology with Foundation Year at Bucks New University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £31,500. The £27,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Applied psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Forensic Psychology with Foundation Year at Bucks New 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 Forensic Psychology with Foundation Year at Bucks New University?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Forensic Psychology with Foundation Year at Bucks New University?
The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
Is BSc Forensic Psychology with Foundation Year at Bucks New University accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
How many students continue on BSc Forensic Psychology with Foundation Year at Bucks New University?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 35% left higher education.