BSc Forensic Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology, a business psychology degree focused on the application of psychological science to criminal investigations and justice settings. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Ethics & Professional Practice, Human Behaviour, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society and includes practical training in dedicated laboratories equipped for EEG, eye tracking, and virtual reality. The first year covers foundational subjects through Biological Bases of Behaviour, Differential Psychology, and Cognition and Development. The second year progresses with Developmental Psychology, Brain and Behaviour, and Social Psychology, alongside practical placements in Applying Psychology in Forensic Settings. The final year centres on advanced forensic studies with compulsory modules including Perspectives on Crime, Investigative Psychology, and Theories of Offending, complemented by an independent Research Paper. Students can also tailor their studies by choosing from optional modules such as Neuropsychology, Clinical Psychology, and Data Analysis for the Real World.
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Entry requirements
Minimum entry requirements: 120 UCAS Tariff points; and 3 GCSEs at grade C/4 (or equivalent) including English Language and Maths.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- 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 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 10%
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 60%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 3%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 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): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Biological Bases of Behaviour
- Differential Psychology
- Foundations of Research 1
- Cognition and Development
- Psychology at Work
- Foundations of Research 2
- Psychology Professional Development and Participation 1
- Developmental Psychology
- Applying Psychology in Forensic Settings
- Psychological Research 1
- Brain and Behaviour
- Social Psychology
- Psychological Research 2
- Psychology Professional Development and Participation 2
- Research Paper
- Psychology Professional Development
- Perspectives on Crime
- Investigative Psychology
- Theories of Offending
- Neuropsychology
- Interactional Psychology
- Memory Improvement
- Adolescent Development and Behaviour
- Data Analysis for the Real World
- Virtual Reality and Human Behaviour
- Clinical Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Critical Approaches to Mental Health
- Mind, Mood and Tomorrow
- Victim Perspectives
- Mind Mapping
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Forensic Psychology at York St John University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £30,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Applied psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Forensic Psychology at York St John 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 Forensic Psychology at York St John University?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Forensic Psychology at York St John University?
The average entrant had 74 UCAS points.
Is BSc Forensic Psychology at York St John University accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Forensic Psychology at York St John University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Forensic Psychology at York St John University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.