BSc Criminological and Forensic Psychology with foundation year
University of Greater Manchester
About this course
BSc (Hons) Criminological and Forensic Psychology with foundation year, a Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) and Sociology degree focusing on offending behaviour and victim support. Core topics include Research Methods. This British Psychological Society accredited course includes a foundation year as its first year of study. The first year covers academic skills through Academic Language and Skills 1, Academic Language and Skills 2 and Academic Language and Skills 5, alongside Professional and Academic Skills. The second year introduces foundational concepts via Key Studies in Psychology, Perspective in Psychology, Cognitive and Biopsychological Perspectives and Understanding the Person. The third year explores advanced areas through Social and Critical Psychology, Biopsychology, Personality and Developmental Psychology and Cognitive Psychology. The final year examines specialist themes through Psychology of Loss and Trauma, Psychology of Mental Health, Cyber Psychology and New Media and Applications in Forensic Psychology, culminating in The Honours Project.
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Entry requirements
48 UCAS points. We accept a full range of qualifications that carry UCAS points, including A-levels and BTECs. Please see our guide to the UCAS Tariff for examples of how to achieve these points. For most courses, we are also able to consider non-tariffable qualifications. Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3. You should also have five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics. We'll be happy to consider your application if you have non-traditional entry qualifications, relevant experience, or a suitable portfolio of work that we deem a reasonable substitute for the qualifications we typically accept for this course. You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details. Please note that this course is subject to the University's Fitness to Practice declaration.
What students say
Based on about 24 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 90%
- London: 5%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 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, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Language and Skills 1
- Academic Language and Skills 2
- Academic Language and Skills 5
- Professional and Academic Skills
- Project Design, Academic Integrity and Ethics
- Collaborative Project
- Key Studies in Psychology
- Perspective in Psychology
- An Introduction to Designing and Implementing Research
- Cognitive and Biopsychological Perspectives
- Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
- Understanding the Person
- Contemporary Issues in Psychology
- Application of Psychology
- Introduction to Applied Forensic Psychology
- Social and Critical Psychology
- Biopsychology
- Personality and Developmental Psychology
- Psychology of Law and Justice
- Cognitive Psychology
- Research Methods in Psychology
- The Honours Project
- Applied Experience
- Applications in Forensic Psychology
- Psychology of Loss and Trauma
- Psychology of Mental Health
- Cyber Psychology and New Media
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Criminological and Forensic Psychology with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester earn?
The median salary is £17,500 after 3 years, £21,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £16,500 and £26,500. The £21,500 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Applied psychology.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Criminological and Forensic Psychology with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Criminological and Forensic Psychology with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester?
The average entrant had 54 UCAS points.
Is BSc Criminological and Forensic Psychology with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester 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 Criminological and Forensic Psychology with foundation year at University of Greater Manchester?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.