BSc Psychology (Forensic and Criminal)
About this course
BSc (Hons) BSc (Hons) Psychology (Forensic and Criminal), a business psychology degree examining criminal behavior, psychological assessment, and the legal system. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Human Behaviour, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The curriculum holds accreditation from the British Psychological Society, granting eligibility for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership for qualifying graduates. The course begins with Year 0 covering Academic Skills and Communication (foundation students only), English for Academic Practice (international students), and Data Analysis and Research Skills. Year 1 establishes foundational knowledge through Foundations of Psychology, Introduction to Research Methods, and The Science of Crime: Foundations of Forensic Psychology. Year 2 advances subject comprehension via Social and Developmental Psychology, Harm and Crime, and Brain, Behaviour, and Cognition alongside Research Methods and Analysis. Year 3 concludes the degree with advanced study in Forensic Applications of Psychology, Families and Crime, and Skills for the Future, supported by an Independent Research Project.
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Entry requirements
Entry tariff: 112–128 UCAS points (or equivalent). Foundation Year: 64–80 UCAS points (or equivalent). Specific entry requirements: GSCE requirement: Maths at grade C/4.
What students say
Based on about 62 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 87%
- 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: 70%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 69 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 7%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 16%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 13%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 9%
- Sales occupations: 7%
- Elementary occupations: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 53%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 58%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 230 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 72%
- South East: 18%
- South West: 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: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Skills and Communication (foundation students only)
- English for Academic Practice (international students)
- Data Analysis and Research Skills
- Issues and Debates in Psychology
- Perspectives in Psychology
- Skills for Success
- Foundations of Psychology
- Introduction to Research Methods
- The Science of Crime: Foundations of Forensic Psychology
- Social and Developmental Psychology
- Harm and Crime
- Brain, Behaviour, and Cognition
- Research Methods and Analysis
- Independent Research Project
- Skills for the Future
- Forensic Applications of Psychology
- Families and Crime
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology (Forensic and Criminal) at University of Roehampton earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £32,500. The £28,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Applied psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology (Forensic and Criminal) at University of Roehampton do next?
83% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology (Forensic and Criminal) at University of Roehampton?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology (Forensic and Criminal) at University of Roehampton?
The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
Does BSc Psychology (Forensic and Criminal) at University of Roehampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology (Forensic and Criminal) at University of Roehampton?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.