Places still available to study this September with flexibility in our entry requirements.

It's easy to apply online or call us on +44 (0)1202 966777.

Why study BSc (Hons) Psychology with Forensic Investigation at BU?

  • Using state-of-the-art facilities, apply the concepts and principles of psychology to criminal investigation settings
  • Learn from forensic investigation experts about the criminal investigation process and relevant legal issues
  • Graduate with research skills and methods to investigate human behaviour and cognitive processes within the criminal justice system 
  • Develop transferable skills including critical thinking, project management, presentation skills and professional practice
  • Opportunity to take an optional 4-week or 30-week placement in industry to give you essential real-world experience and begin building a network of professional contacts - 95% of our graduates are in employment or further education after 15 months. 

Find out more about the content of this course.

Foundation year: We have a foundation year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the scientific skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the foundation year, you will progress to the full degree. If you apply to study the full degree and do not meet the academic entry requirements, our admissions team may consider your application for the Foundation Year and notify you accordingly.

For September 2025 entry: in order to take advantage of new approaches to learning and teaching, as well as developments in industry to benefit our students, we regularly review all of our courses. This course is currently going through this process and we will update this page in September 2024 to give you full information about what we will be offering once the review process has concluded.

Course accreditation

This course is accredited by the British Psychological Society, so when you graduate with at least a Second Class Honours, you are eligible for Graduate Basis for Chartership, the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. 

Key information

Next start date:

September 2024, September 2025

Location:

Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus

Duration:

3 years full-time with optional 4-week placement, or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement. Foundation year: 4 years full-time with a 4-week placement or 5 years full-time with a 30-week minimum placement.

Accreditations:

British Psychological Society (BPS)

Required subjects:

All subjects considered

Entry requirements:

Places still available to study this September with flexibility in our entry requirements.

It's easy to apply online or call us on +44 (0)1202 966777.

International entry requirements:

For September 2024 and September 2025 entry: If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four components or equivalent. For more information check out our international entry requirements.