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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: C8F1

Forensic Psychology

Buckinghamshire New University
High Wycombe, England
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3 yearsDuration
£15,910Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology at Buckinghamshire New University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human behaviour. Based in High Wycombe, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. This course has a shared first year across multiple specialisms. After your first year, if you want to study a different specialism you can choose to change between BSc (Hons) Psychology, BSc (Hons) Counselling Psychology, BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Psychology, BSc (Hons) Psychology & Criminology, and BSc (Hons) Psychological Studies. Why study at Buckinghamshire New University? Whether you’re simply fascinated by Psychology, or you have your sights set on becoming a Psychologist, gaining a Psychology degree is a great choice. International tuition fees are £15,910 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 92% student satisfaction rating, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Psychology
Biological Foundations of Behaviour
Research Methods and Statistics
Developmental Psychology
Social and Cultural Psychology
Forensic Psychology Fundamentals
Criminal Behaviour and Offender Assessment
Psychology and the Law
UCAS Code:C8F1
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC - ABB

Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for the three-year undergraduate programme, or those who do not feel fully prepared for a degree course, can apply for a four-year programme including a Foundation Year.

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,910

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£47,730

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

What are the tuition fees

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Buckinghamshire New University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£24,000£27,000
3 years£15,500£22,000£26,500
5 years£23,000£27,000£31,500

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 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
£27,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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 area average

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

Teaching on my course
96%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
89%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
70%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
88%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About Buckinghamshire New University

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