Study a combination of accredited Psychology modules and tailored forensic topics on this Forensic Psychology degree.
- BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).
- Find out what it’s like to be a professional Forensic Psychologist, in readiness for the next stage of your career.
- Use statistical and data analysis software, biopacs including EEG, and comprehensive Psychology databases.
This Forensic Psychology degree responds to demand for more in-depth study into this exciting area of Psychology. You'll learn about all aspects of criminal behaviour, focusing on the individual motivations and consequences of crime.
Providing you with a variety of skills including communication, computing, numeracy, teamwork, independent learning and critical thinking, a degree in Psychology is highly valued by employers. This course offers work placement opportunities that enable you to develop further practical experience that employers value.
Forensic Psychology at Bath Spa is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS); it includes the core developmental, cognitive, social and biological skills prized by the Society. As a graduate, you'll become a Chartered member of the BPS (provided you obtain a 2.2 overall and pass the final year dissertation).
Course Details - Modules
This course is a structured combination of existing components from our established Psychology programme, with Forensics or other relevant elements such as Criminology and Biology. In years one and two, you'll usually take 80 credits from the established Psychology programme, plus 40 to give the Forensic specialisation. In the third year, you'll take 80 credits in Forensics.
Year one
Your first year will introduce you to the main psychological approaches - social, cognitive, developmental, individual differences, and biological psychology. You'll also take a specialist module in Forensic and Criminal Psychology, and a module that introduces you to Human Biology, which provides background for learning about the biological and genetic causes of crime.
Year two
In year two, you’ll revist the topics of year one in greater depth, plus you'll have the chance to explore some of the relevant concepts in Criminology.
Year three
Finally, year three will see you continue core studies with further Forensic specialisation, including a dissertation involving one-to-one working with a member of staff.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment methods include essays, debates, research reports, forensic scenario interpretation, group presentations, and examinations.
Most modules involve a mixture of lectures and follow-up seminars and workshops. In the case of research methods, much of the teaching is conducted via practical classes.
You’ll participate actively in seminars; these are characterised by small-group work. Bookable tutorials enable you to have one-to-one discussions with staff.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
British Psychological Society
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
HH30
Institution code:
B20
Campus Name:
Main Site
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
If studying Psychology, this course requires a grade C or higher. If Psychology is not an option, then we require a C in another A level subject.
Grade Merit is preferred.
Access to HE courses - typical offers for applicants with Access to HE will be the Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, including 30 at merit or higher)
International Baccalaureate - a minimum score of 27 points required
BTEC Extended Diploma - grades Merit, Merit, Merit (MMM) preferred in a related subject.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
For visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each component.
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
68%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
74%
Go onto work and study:
84%
Fees and funding
EU
9250.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
Newton Park
Newton St Loe
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Bath
BA2 9BN
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