BSc Psychology with Forensic Applications
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology with Forensic Applications, a psychology degree centred on the scientific study of crime, the justice system, and offender behaviour. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Human Behaviour. Students examine simulated crime scenes and utilise immersive facilities for offender management training. The first year introduces foundational theories and research skills through modules such as Applying Psychology, Becoming A Researcher 1, Foundations In Psychology, and Psychology In The Justice System. The second year examines lifespan development and criminality via Becoming A Researcher 2, Developmental And Biological Psychology Across The Lifespan, Psychology Of Crime And Serious Offending, and Sentence Management And Rehabilitation. The final year focuses on professional forensic practice, societal applications, and independent research through Forensic Applications Of Psychology, Psychology Project, Society And The Mind, and Punishment, Prisons, Rehabilitation And Desistance. Students also complete option choices to tailor their studies.
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Entry requirements
UCAS: 96 UCAS points. A Levels: CCC. BTEC: MMM. Other UK qualifications: Access to HE Diploma – Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma – grade MMM We welcome applications from students studying a range of international and UK qualifications, including Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers and the Irish Leaving Certificate. Offers will normally be made in line with our standard entry requirements and may include specific grade requirements in relevant subjects.
What students say
Based on about 47 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 79%
- Left higher education: 21%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 68%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 5%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 82%
- Access course: 8%
- Other HE qualification: 9%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Applying Psychology
- Becoming A Researcher 1
- Foundations In Psychology
- Psychology In The Justice System
- Steps To Success 1
- Becoming A Researcher 2
- Developmental And Biological Psychology Across The Lifespan
- Psychology Of Crime And Serious Offending
- Steps To Success 2
- Psychology Option Choice 1
- Sentence Management And Rehabilitation
- Victimisation And Social Harm
- Forensic Applications Of Psychology
- Psychology Project
- Society And The Mind
- Steps To Success 3
- Psychology Option Choice 2
- Punishment, Prisons, Rehabilitation And Desistance
- Vulnerabilities And The Criminal Justice System
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Forensic Applications at University of Staffordshire earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £27,500. The £22,500 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology with Forensic Applications at University of Staffordshire do next?
90% 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 Applications at University of Staffordshire?
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 Applications at University of Staffordshire?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
Does BSc Psychology with Forensic Applications at University of Staffordshire include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology with Forensic Applications at University of Staffordshire?
79% of students continued into their second year, and 21% left higher education.