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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C803

Psychology with Forensic Investigation

Bournemouth University
Poole, England
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3 yearsDuration
£19,635Per Year (Intl)
£9,535Home Fee
76%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Bournemouth University, the BSc (Hons) Psychology with Forensic Investigation provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in psychology. Based in Poole, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Focusing on current research and practice, this course covers psychological theories and processes within the criminal justice system and will give you an in-depth understanding of the UK criminal investigation process. Why study BA (Hons) Psychology with Forensic Investigation at BU? - Using state-of-the-art facilities, apply the concepts and principles of psychology to criminal investigation settings. - Learn from forensic investigation experts about the criminal investigation process and relevant legal issues. - Graduate with research skills and methods to investigate human beha... International tuition fees are £19,635 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 76% student satisfaction rating, and a 84% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Cognitive Psychology and Mental Processes
Criminal Behaviour and Offender Profiling
Forensic Investigation and Evidence Collection
Research Methods in Psychology
Legal Psychology and the Criminal Justice System
Memory
Perception and Eyewitness Testimony
Abnormal Psychology and Mental Disorder
Applied Research Project in Forensic Psychology
UCAS Code:C803
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

30 - 32 points

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic54

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,635

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£58,905

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Bournemouth University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£19,000£22,500£27,500
5 years£23,000£28,000£34,500

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 10% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 12% above UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH04-01-01 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

60%Working
30%Work & Study
5%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

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
76%
Learning opportunities
70%
Assessment and feedback
75%
Academic support
78%
Organisation and management
65%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
62%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
84%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Bournemouth University

Bournemouth University offers Psychology with Forensic Investigation as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#801QS World
#41UK Ranking
16,860+Students
84+Courses

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