BSc (Hons) Psychology with Forensic Investigation at Bournemouth University

Programme overview

Explore how minds work within the criminal justice system, studying a breadth of psychology with research skills and real-world experience. Accreditations: British Psychological Society (BPS).

Department: Psychology | Duration: 3 years full-time with an optional 4-week placement, or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement. Foundation year: 4 or 5 years full-time | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year) | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Location: Poole, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core units: The Art and Science of Psychological Inquiry, Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology, Mind and Brain 1, You, Me and Us, Development, Health and Psychological Disorders 1, Introduction to Forensic Investigation. Year 2: Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods, Applying Psychological Theories to Forensic Psychology, Mind and Brain 2.

Career pathways

BPS accreditation is widely recognised by employers, including in criminal justice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For September 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit). Foundation year: 48-72 UCAS tariff points including 1 A-level or equivalent. IB Diploma: 28 to 31 points. GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or C). English: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

International applicants: GBP 18,635 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee per year for September 2027 start; UK fee covers UK, Republic of Ireland and Channel Islands students Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time with an optional 4-week placement, or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week pla

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/22e93c90/bournemouth-university/courses?studyYear=2027

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