BSc Forensic Psychology
Entry requirements
Qualifications needed for 2027: BSc (Hons): 120-136 UCAS tariff points At least two A-levels, or a BTEC National Extended Diploma: Distinction, Distinction, Merit (DDM) or equivalent qualifications. GCSE Mathematics at grade C/4 or above, or a recognised equivalent, is also required. BSc (Hons) including foundation year: 64 UCAS tariff points For the degree with a foundation year, a minimum of 64 UCAS points is required. Additional requirements: Entry onto this course does not require an interview, entrance test, audition or portfolio. English language: English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5. If you do not meet our English language requirement s, you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. Check out our English Language Programme page for more details. If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements. For further information on country-specific entry requirements, please explore our International section of the website.
About this course
BSc (Hons) Business Psychology, applying psychological theory and research methods to organisational and workplace contexts. Core topics include data analysis, statistics, research methods, human behaviour, and critical and analytical thinking. Modules in occupational psychology cover motivation, leadership, psychometric testing, and organisational change, while applied psychology modules address real-world workplace issues. Students complete 40 hours of work experience and undertake an empirical research project supervised by academic staff, producing a report to APA guidelines.
Modules
- Introduction to Psychology
- Approaches and Professional Skills in Psychology
- Introduction to Forensic Psychology
- Psychology Research Methods 1
- Psychology Research Methods 2
- Brain, Behaviour and Cognition
- Social and Developmental Psychology
- Forensic Mental Health and Criminal Behaviour
- Psychology Research Project
- The Psychology of Investigations and Cyber-Behaviour
- Personality and Individual Differences
- Future Skills Apply
- Transnational Crime
- Neuropsychology and Neuro-rehabilitation
- Advanced Issues in the Psychology of Thinking
- Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity
- Advanced Developmental Psychology
- The Psychology of Health and Wellbeing
- Occupational Psychology
- Applied Psychology with Work Experience