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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)

Forensic Psychology (Q82)

Open University
None, Unknown
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0 yearsDuration
£7,428Per Year (Intl)
£7,428Home Fee
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in psychology with the BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology (Q82) at Open University. Based in None, Unknown, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. What makes people do harm to others? How do you conduct an intervention with someone convicted of a violent crime, or help someone who has been the victim of a crime? This degree explores these and many other important psychological questions relating to crime and justice. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Forensic Psychology Foundations
Criminal Behaviour and Offender Profiling
Psychology of Violent Crime
Mental Health and Criminal Justice
Psychological Assessment and Risk Evaluation
Victim Psychology and Trauma
Research Methods in Forensic Psychology
Crime Prevention and Rehabilitation Interventions
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£7,428

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£7,428

Home Student Fee

£7,428

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 — Open University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£14,500£22,500£32,000
5 years£18,500£26,500£36,500

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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
5%Studying
9%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes 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.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
85%
Academic support
82%
Organisation and management
84%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
63%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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