Psychology with Forensic Investigation (with Foundation Year option), BSc (Hons), Bournemouth University (BU)

the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
BSc (Hons)	Full-time	3 - 5 years	September	GBP 9535 per year	GBP 18700 per year

About Psychology with Forensic Investigation (with Foundation Year option), BSc (Hons) - at Bournemouth University (BU)

Why study BA (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
Work with world-leading researchers on projects through the Research Apprenticeship Scheme - many of our students have published work with members of the staff
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.

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.

Notes about fees for this course

September 2025 entry:

£9,535 per year (UK, ROI & CI)
£18,700 per year (Int'l)
Foundation Year: £9,535 (UK, ROI & CI) £18,700 per year (Int'l)
Placement year: £1,850

For fees and funding information, please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding

Entry requirements

For September 2025 entry: 112-128 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent.

Required subjects: All subjects considered.

Foundation year entry requirements for September 2025: 48-72 UCAS tariff points.

For 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.

Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2024 and September 2025 entry:

China: Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 66%. Grade depends on the course
France: Baccalaureate with 12 overall or 11 (international option)
Hong Kong: HKDSE Diploma (4,4,3 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
India: All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 65%
Spain: Titulo de Bachillerato with 6.5. Grade depends on the course
Turkey: Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise BitirmeDiplomasi 3.5/5.0 or 70%

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Notes about fees for this course

Entry requirements

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