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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C804

Psychology with Forensic Investigation (with Foundation Year)

Bournemouth University
Poole, England
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5 yearsDuration
£19,635Per Year (Intl)
£5,760Home Fee
76%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Psychology with Forensic Investigation (with Foundation Year) at Bournemouth University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human behaviour. Based in Poole, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-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 (with Foundation Year option) 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... International tuition fees are £19,635 per year, home/UK fees are £5,760 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Scientific Principles
Introduction to Psychology
Criminal Justice System and Law
Cognitive Psychology and Memory
Forensic Investigation Techniques
Research Methods and Statistics
Criminal Behaviour and Offender Profiling
Psychology in the Courtroom
UCAS Code:C804
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points48

🗣️ 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 (5 years)£98,175

Home Student Fee

£5,760

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 CAH04-01-02 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

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 (with Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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