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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C816

Psychology with Forensic and Criminal Perspectives

Birmingham Newman University
Birmingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£9,535Per Year (Home)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Psychology with Forensic and Criminal Perspectives at Birmingham Newman University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human behaviour. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Psychology with Forensic and Criminal Perspectives is located at the intersection between Psychology and Criminology. The discipline involves applying evidence-based practice underpinned by psychological theories to improve the experience and outcomes of individuals who come into contact with the criminal justice and penal systems. Students on this course will explore core psychological areas, such as Biopsychology, Cognitive psychology, Developmental Psychology, Individual differences, Social psychology, and research methods alongside carefully curated criminology courses which link psycho... Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Psychology and Criminal Behaviour
Cognitive Psychology and Memory in Crime
Developmental Psychology and Risk Factors
Biopsychology and Neurocriminology
Social Psychology and Criminal Justice
Research Methods and Statistics
Forensic Investigation and Evidence
Offender Psychology and Rehabilitation
UCAS Code:C816
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic5.55.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,535

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Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Birmingham Newman University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£25,000£27,000
3 years£15,500£18,500£20,500
5 years£16,500£22,500£27,500

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 26% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 10% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH04-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
86%
Learning opportunities
88%
Assessment and feedback
84%
Academic support
84%
Organisation and management
90%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
80%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
60%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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