Psychology with Forensic Investigation (with Foundation Year option) Bournemouth University (BU)
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSc (Hons) | On-Campus | Full-time | 3 - 5 years | September | £9790.00 year per | £19635.00 year per |
September 2026 entry:
- £9,535 per year (UK, ROI & CI)
- £19,635 per year (Int'l)
- Foundation Year: £5,760 (UK, ROI & CI) £19,635 per year (Int'l)
- Placement year: For all fee regions, the placement year tuition fee is determined by the year you are on placement and your level of study. It is a reduced fee which will not exceed 20% of the standard annual university tuition fee (UK, ROI & CI) for the academic year you complete your placement.
For fees and funding information, please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding
Course overview
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.
Entry requirements for this course
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