Overview

The Psychology with Forensic Psychology course offered by Aberystwyth University is essential for those considering Forensic Doctorates and Chartered Forensic Psychology status. Careers in forensic psychology represent some of the most interesting and rewarding roles in a range of challenging environments, including prisons, the police service and our courts.

Careers

The main employer of forensic psychologists is HM Prison Service. However, there are also opportunities in the broader criminal justice field and elsewhere and you may be employed by:

the Home Office
the NHS - in special hospitals and rehabilitation units, local forensic services and secure hospitals
the police
social services
universities - in research and lecturing roles.

There may also be opportunities for experienced forensic psychologists to work in private consultancy.

In addition, the completion of a BPS accredited undergraduate degree in Psychology with Forensic Psychology at Aberystwyth will allow you progression onto Stage 1 Forensic Masters degrees and related professional postgraduate training relevant to becoming a chartered forensic psychologist.

The skills you learn whilst studying here are highly sought after by employers and include:

research and data analysis skills
effective problem-solving skills
the ability to work independently and present material clearly and effectively
the ability to express ideas and communicate information in a clear and structured manner
self-motivation and independence
teamwork and project management skills
information technology skills.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Conceptual and Historical Issues in Psychology
Designing Psychological Research Projects
Forensic Psychology
Research Methods in Psychology
Social and Individual Behaviour
Personal Development and Organisational Behaviour

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

93

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aberystwyth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Psychology Forensic Psychology View 41 other Bachelors in Forensic 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

93

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS Tariff 120 - 96
A Levels BBB-CCC
GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4): English or Welsh and Mathematics
BTEC National Diploma: DDM-MMM
International Baccalaureate: 30-26
European Baccalaureate: 75%-65% overall

Tuition Fees

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19190 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Aberystwyth

United Kingdom

700 - 1300 GBP / month

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