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Forensic Psychology with Integrated Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

University of Sunderland

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University of Sunderland
UCAS CODE: C817

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    City Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

This is a four-year version of our popular BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology course, with an integrated foundation year. Learn how criminal behaviour and the legal system have been conceptualised and approached. Examine violent offending such as murder, terrorism, stalking, cyber and sexual crime. Graduate and work with prisoners, offenders, victims of crime ​and provide forensic expertise to suspects, witnesses and victims within the Criminal Justice System.This course examines the five core areas of Psychology as specified by the British Psychological Society (BPS) in a unique and integrated way to allow for learning to be more applicable and relatable to your future career. You will explore how Psychology is applied to understanding offenders and forms of serious and violent offending, such as those a Forensic Psychologist might encounter in the field.You will also be introduced and guided through the process of using and interpreting psychometric tests, administering and interpreting risk assessments, conducting case formulations, critically evaluating police interviews, writing parole reports, presenting evidence in court as an expert witness, as well as designing and conducting empirical research.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 16,500per year

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

UCAS Points

UCAS Points : 40

A minimum of 40 UCAS tariff points from Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A or AS Levels, BTEC certificates/diplomas, access courses or equivalent)

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University information

University of Sunderland

University of Sunderland

  • University League Table

    75th

  • Campus address

    University of Sunderland, Edinburgh Building, City Campus, Chester Road, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR1 3SD, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    108th out of 118 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    119 56%

    86th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    43rd

    57

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    69th

    47

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