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Bachelor of Forensic Psychology

University of Sunderland

Sunderland, United Kingdom
3 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

BPS-accredited one-year Masters, The first stage towards registration as a forensic psychologist.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1.5): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Forensic Psychology to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in police and justice system
Prison and rehabilitation. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Clinical associate in psychology
Assistant psychologist
Therapy coordinator
Support worker
Police officer
Probation officer
Civil servant
Research associate
Lecturer

Curriculum

One-year full-time course. Modules: explanations of crime and victimology
Police and justice system
Prison and rehabilitation
Assessment and treatment of offenders
Professional forensic practice
Qualitative and advanced statistical methods
Mixed methods and a 40-credit forensic research project.

Entry requirements

Academic

Typical offer 104-120 UCAS Tariff points from Level 3 qualifications (A Levels
T Levels
BTEC
Scottish and Irish Highers
Access to HE
International Baccalaureate)
GCSE (or equivalent) maths and English language at the required grade

Accepted academic background

Equivalent of at least two UK A-level passes (agent admissions page); advanced entry to Year 2 or 3 possible with equivalent of one or two years of a UK honours degree; top-up courses need a prior level 5 qualification

Language tests

IELTS 6.5 overall in most courses (individual courses range 6.0 to 7.0

Documents you’ll need

Academic Qualifications
Personal Statement
Academic Reference

How to apply

Review the degree entry requirements and UCAS application deadlines. Submit the undergraduate application through UCAS. Enter academic qualifications and provide any required personal statement or reference. Supply English-language evidence and additional programme documents when requested. Track the application and respond to the university’s offer. Meet the offer conditions and complete enrollment.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£18,500 GBP
Application fee	_
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Sunderland campus
Faculty or school	Psychology
Department	Psychology
Teaching language	English
Credit value	360
Study pace	_
Post-study stay	1.5
Scholarship note	International scholarships and bursaries are offered to eligible students on qualifying on-campus undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The amount and eligibility depend on the named scheme, location, course and intake. Scholarships are not guaranteed.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
13 Jan 2027
60 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 3 years.