BSc Psychology with Forensic Perspectives (with Foundation Year)
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 99%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 25%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 20%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 30%
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 160 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 79%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 14%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 15%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Forensic Perspectives (with Foundation Year) at Teesside University earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £22,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £26,500. The £22,000 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology with Forensic Perspectives (with Foundation Year) at Teesside University 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 Perspectives (with Foundation Year) at Teesside 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 Psychology with Forensic Perspectives (with Foundation Year) at Teesside University?
The average entrant had 82 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology with Forensic Perspectives (with Foundation Year) at Teesside 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 Psychology with Forensic Perspectives (with Foundation Year) at Teesside University?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.