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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: HH30
Criminal and Investigative Psychology
Bath Spa UniversityBath, England
3 yearsDuration
£18,585Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in psychology with the BSc (Hons) Criminal and Investigative Psychology at Bath Spa University. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Study a combination of accredited Psychology modules and tailored forensic topics on this Criminal and Investigative Psychology degree. - Accredited by the British Psychological Society, this course enables graduates who meet the requirements to register with the BPS. - Develop professional skills to help you in the next stage of your career. - Gain practical experience by using statistical and data analysis software, interviewing rooms and our Crime Scene Lab. International tuition fees are £18,585 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 81% student satisfaction rating, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Psychological Foundations and Research Methods
Forensic Psychology and Criminal Behaviour
Eyewitness Testimony and Memory
Crime Scene Analysis and Investigation
Abnormal Psychology and Mental Disorder
Statistics and Data Analysis for Psychology
Investigative Interviewing Techniques
Criminal Psychology Dissertation
UCAS Code:HH30
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBB - BCC Grades BBB-BCC. No specific subject required. |
| International Baccalaureate | 32 points A minimum of 32 points. No specific subject required. |
| UCAS Points | 96 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,585
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£55,755
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Student Annual tuition fee UK full time £9,790 UK part time £4,895 International full time £18,585
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Bath Spa University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £21,000 | £24,000 | £25,000 |
| 3 years | £16,000 | £22,000 | £25,000 |
| 5 years | £19,000 | £26,500 | £31,000 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 12% below UK average salary
This course
£22,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH04-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
67%Working
7%Studying
16%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH04-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
80%
Overall
Teaching on my course
86%Learning opportunities
79%Assessment and feedback
76%Academic support
86%Organisation and management
76%Learning resources
85%Student voice
69%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
84%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Bath Spa University
Bath Spa University offers Criminal and Investigative Psychology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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