BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology at Bath Spa University

Programme overview

Criminal Psychology is the area of psychological research and practice concerned with offenders and victims of crime, the processes of law and the courts, and the psychology of criminal investigations. It is rooted in the criminal system of England and Wales. Understanding the psychological, social, philosophical and criminological causes and implications of crime are at the heart of this discipline.

Faculty: School of Sciences | Duration: Three years full time, or four years with professional placement year. Part time available. | Study mode: full-time; part-time; optional professional placement year (sandwich) | Location: Bath, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In your first year, you will be introduced to key themes, theories, and research in Psychology. Learn about the core concepts in the discipline including how we think and process information, what influences our social behaviour, and how Psychologists conduct research to generate knowledge which impacts on the real world. You'll also take a specialist module in Forensic and Criminal Psychology, where you will learn about the key theoretical approaches and debates in this area. Year one modules include Introduction to Psychology (BPS), Research Methods in Psychology 1 (BPS), Individual Differences - Personality and Intelligence (BPS), Introduction to Criminal and Forensic Psychology, Crime and Disorder in Everyday Life, Debates in Psychological and Critical Thinking.

Career pathways

The course equips graduates with a variety of skills and knowledge suitable for a wider variety of careers. Many graduates opt for further Masters level study in Psychology, including Clinical, Forensic or Health Psychology.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A Level – grades BBB-BCC. No specific subject required.; BTEC – Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM). No specific subject required.; T Levels – grade Merit. No specific subject required.; International Baccalaureate – a minimum of 32 points. No specific subject required.; Access to HE courses – Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, at Merit or higher). No specific subject required.; English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants IELTS 6.0 - for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, UK full time Source

International applicants: GBP 19,505 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, International full time Source

Duration: Three years full time, or four years with professional placement year. Part time available.

Apply through the official page: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/Connectors/Paperless/BSCIP_D

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