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Forensic Psychology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

University of Derby

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

This degree offers you the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence before you advance to stage one of your honours degree.

Why choose this course?

Interested in how psychology can be used to reduce and prevent offending? BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology offers fascinating new perspectives. From criminal profiling to investigative interviewing, it equips you with skills used across the criminal justice system.

Is this course for you?

Including a foundation year as part of your four-year study programme will give you a head start in your academic and professional life. The foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence - with extensive support from our expert staff - before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. It could also be beneficial if you are planning a career change and want to get to grips with aspects of subjects which are new to you. Our degrees with a foundation year are continuous, meaning that you won’t need to apply again once you have successfully completed the first year.

How you will learn

BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology enables you to apply psychological theories and research to real-life challenges faced by criminal justice professionals today. We offer a choice of modules covering everything from murder to cybercrime, substance misuse to youth justice.

Opportunities and experiences

You could visit courts, prisons and youth offender training centres and will meet leading practitioners through guest lectures.

Careers and employability

Whether you’re interested in careers with the police, probation service, prison service or youth offending teams, Forensic Psychology gives you a huge advantage, reflecting the growing demand for expertise in this field. It could also prove valuable for roles in criminal justice research and policy-making.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 14,900per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

University of Derby

University of Derby

University of Derby

  • University League Table

    95th

  • Campus address

    University of Derby, Kedleston Road, Derby, Derby, DE22 1GB, England

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The University of Derby has a diverse community of more than 2,000 students from more than 100 countries, studying at undergraduate and postgraduate level.
The International Student Hub offers extraordinary support during their studies.
Dedicated recruitment officers and university representatives travel to meet students in their home country to share information and insights on life in the UK.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    89th out of 118 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    116 55%

    95th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    59.0 59%

    80th

    13

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.22 81%

    18th

    1

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