10Jun
UndergraduateThis course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.
University of Winchester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Forensic investigative psychologists bring evidence-based approaches to enhance police investigations and improve the wider criminal justice system. Their work is about enhancing all aspects of the legal process, from interview techniques and line-up decisions, to detecting deception and juror decision making. Studying Forensic Investigative Psychology at Winchester opens a broad range of career opportunities. We focus on your future from the start and are committed to helping you find and work towards an exciting career. Our approach to your employability is personalised, successful, and unique to us. Join us to discover the science behind how we think, feel and behave, with an emphasis on how it applies to the criminal justice system. You will work with experienced lecturers and forensic investigative psychologists in our supportive learning community that puts your future first. Why study Forensic Investigative Psychology at Winchester You will learn in a supportive environment with all your teaching provided by a friendly team of experienced lecturers and qualified applied psychologists.
- We favour small group teaching and personal tutoring to help you build your academic confidence and transferable skills.
- Developed by our Chartered Occupational Psychologist, our unique, award-winning employability programme is embedded throughout your degree and has been applauded nationally.
- We have extensive research facilities. For example, our alcohol research lab is one of only eight in the world and we are helping police improve how they collect eyewitness testimonies from people under the influence.
- They will be your personal tutor to provide subject specific guidance and will supervise your final year project on a forensic investigative psychology topic.
- You will learn how psychology applies to the investigative process and offender rehabilitation.
- 95% of students say the IT resources and facilities provided support their learning well.
- 90% of students say staff are good at explaining things.
- 90% of students say it’s easy to contact teaching staff when they need to.
- 90% of students say the course is well organised.
- 90% of students say the course often challenges them to achieve their best work.
Modules
For detailed information on modules you will be studying please click on the 'View course details' link at the top of this summary box.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Psychological Society
How to apply
This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C816
- Institution code:
- W76
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Applicants who wish to apply for advanced standing (exemption from part of a programme) based on previous study are considered on an individual basis. Applicants are required to provide transcripts. confirming the module titles and grades they have already achieved, as well as module handbooks and/or programme specifications showing the learning outcomes of the modules completed.
International applicants
We accept a wide range of non-UK qualifications and use UK NARIC (National Recognition Information Centre) guidelines to confirm their equivalence.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 120 points
Access to HE Diploma
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
Applicants are required to hold a minimum of 2 x A-level or equivalent qualifications (e.g. 2 x BTEC National Subsidiary Diplomas) and we accept all A-level subjects, including Critical Thinking, General Studies and own-language A-levels. We welcome applicants who have completed the Extended Project (EP/EPQ) and points obtained from this qualification will be included in any offer. In addition, we accept a maximum of 32 points from level 3 qualifications below A2 that are included in the tariff (e.g. AS-levels not studied at A-level, music or dance qualifications). If you are a mature student, your application will be considered on its individual merits and work or other professional experience may be taken into consideration in lieu of other published requirements.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | An overall score of 6.0, including 5.5 in writing is required. If you require Tier 4 sponsorship, you will require a minimum of 5.5 in all 4 components. |
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For further information about any additional costs associated with this course please see the individual course page on the University of Winchester website (www.winchester.ac.uk).
Provider information
University of Winchester
Sparkford Road
Winchester
Hampshire
SO22 4NR
Course contact details
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