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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: CMV6
Forensic and Investigative Psychology (with a Placement Year)
University of StaffordshireStoke-on-Trent, England
4 yearsDuration
£17,085Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in psychology with the BSc (Hons) Forensic and Investigative Psychology (with a Placement Year) at University of Staffordshire. Based in Stoke-on-Trent, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. If you’re interested in crime and investigation and want to explore how psychology can help us to understand criminal behaviour and justice system processes, this course provides an excellent basis for a career in forensic and investigative psychology related areas. Throughout your studies you will focus on understanding the human mind and behaviour which will help you to explore why different people act the way they do. Your course-specific forensic and investigative psychology modules will study a range of crimes, their precursors and how these might be reflected in criminal behaviour, an... International tuition fees are £17,085 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 a 80% continuation rate, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Criminal Psychology and Behaviour
Investigative Interviewing and Evidence
Psychology of Offending and Rehabilitation
Victimology and Victim Support
Research Methods in Forensic Psychology
Criminal Justice System and the Law
Psychological Profiling and Crime Analysis
Professional Development and Career Planning
UCAS Code:CMV6
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCC Other A Level combinations are possible to achieve 96 points |
| UCAS Points | 96 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,085
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£68,340
Home Student Fee
£9,790
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 — University of Staffordshire
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £21,000 | £24,000 | £25,000 |
| 3 years | £13,500 | £18,500 | £22,500 |
| 5 years | £18,500 | £23,000 | £27,500 |
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▼ 26% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 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
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-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
80%
Overall
Teaching on my course
88%Learning opportunities
84%Assessment and feedback
87%Academic support
82%Organisation and management
67%Learning resources
71%Student voice
79%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of Staffordshire
University of Staffordshire offers Forensic and Investigative Psychology (with a Placement Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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