Overview

Throughout the Forensic Psychology With Foundation Year (Hons) degree offered at University of Derby will focus on real-life criminal justice problems and explore potential solutions

Key Facts

We cover the latest thinking on subjects as varied as hate crime, domestic abuse and murder investigations

Fieldtrips (subject to availability and travel restrictions), to places such as, courts and prisons will give you vital insights while criminal justice professionals will share their experiences with you

Our teaching team includes leading experts who are conducting influential research in the field

We support you to conduct your own original research and contribute to the growing knowledge base about forensic psychology

Opportunity to achieve an additional professional qualification in youth justice

Careers

The skills and tools you gain on the BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology are valuable for a wide range of careers, including the probation service, the prison service, youth justice and youth offending teams.You could also consider roles in research and policy-making within the criminal justice system or you could pursue a career in teaching and academia.

Accreditation

This degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the Society.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biological and Social Forensic Psychology

Reporting Forensic Psychology

Cognitive and Developmental Forensic Psychology

Research Methods in Psychology

Does Psychology Matter?

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Derby, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Forensic Science View 776 other Bachelors in Psychology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

87

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PTE Academic

71

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

UCAS points 80
A Level CDD
BTEC MMP
GCSE GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and English at Level 2 as part of your course of study
Access to HE Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2

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Tuition Fees

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15500 GBP / year

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9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Derby

United Kingdom

540 - 852 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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