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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: CIN4

Criminal Investigation with Psychology with Placement and Social Sciences Foundation Year

Southampton, Solent University
Southampton, England
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5 yearsDuration
£46,044Per Year (Intl)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BSc (Hons) Criminal Investigation with Psychology with Placement and Social Sciences Foundation Year at Southampton, Solent University. Based in Southampton, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. Want to explore sociology, psychology, social work or adult nursing practice but not quite ready to study at degree level? Students will study a range of topics that are central or highly relevant to the study of the social sciences. You’ll explore areas such as mental health and wellbeing, contemporary issues in social sciences, and professional practice to help prepare for undergraduate study. International tuition fees are £46,044 per year, home/UK fees are £5,760 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £22,500 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Introduction to Psychology
Fundamentals of Sociology
Mental Health and Wellbeing
Academic Skills for Social Sciences
Contemporary Social Issues
Research Methods in Social Sciences
Professional Practice in Social Care
Applied Problem-Solving in Social Contexts
UCAS Code:CIN4
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DD

UCAS Points48

🗣️ 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

£46,044

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£230,220

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Southampton, Solent University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£27,500£30,000
3 years£18,500£22,500£26,500
5 years£21,500£27,500£32,000

UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 13% below UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£26,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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: CAH15-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
25%Work & Study
25%Seeking Work
30%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.

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About Southampton, Solent University

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