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Psychology (Clinical & Forensic Studies) at Canterbury Christ Church University - UCAS

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This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.

Canterbury Christ Church University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

Investigate how the criminal mind works with our BSc (Hons) Psychology (Clinical and Forensic Studies). If you're looking for a course that sets you on a path to make a difference in people's lives, then this degree will prepare you for a range of graduate roles for a variety of sectors. What you’ll learn

  • Explore the causes of criminal behaviour and how psychological theories are applied in forensic settings.
  • Understand mental health conditions and how they are assessed, diagnosed, and treated.
  • Develop skills in risk assessment, intervention design, and rehabilitation strategies.
  • Analyse real-life case studies involving offenders, victims, and vulnerable individuals.
  • Put your skills to practice in a safe setting with Hydra – we're one of just a few universities to use this innovative learning method.
  • Taught by experienced clinical and forensic psychology experts, you’ll learn in a supportive environment using cutting-edge facilities, including VR tech, eye-tracking, and observation labs.
You'll also have the chance to take part in research, take a year-long placement, and specialise in your final year project. If you’re looking to study psychology and are fascinated by mental health, criminal behaviour, and the justice system, then this course is for you. Accredited by the British Psychological Society Our course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), ensuring quality standards. Accreditation from the British Psychological Society gives qualifying graduates the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), which is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. It allows graduates to pursue postgraduate vocational training in areas such as clinical, educational and health psychology. Location This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.

Modules

For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website. https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/courses/psychology-clinical-forensic-studies

How to apply

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:
C805
Institution code:
C10
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We require a GCSE level 4 or above in maths or equivalent (such as a GCSE in statistics). Equivalent qualifications may be accepted. We do not require you to have taken Psychology at A-Level, although a background in the subject is always helpful.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/applying/entry-requirements

Student Outcomes

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
86%
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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
EU £15500 Year 1
International £15500 Year 1

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

Home (UK) Fees The Government has announced that it will increase the tuition fee cap by 3.1%, in line with inflation, for the 2025/26 academic cycle. Subject to parliamentary approval, the University intends to increase our tuition fees in line with this and as per our terms and conditions. This means that from September 2025 our undergraduate home tuition fees are expected to be £9,535. International Tuition Fees (including EU fees) Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees. The University’s 2025/26 Overseas tuition fees for international students, and information about any mid-course increases, will be published on each course webpage. More details about International student fees and funding and any Scholarships which are available can be found on the following weblink which will be updated for 2025/26 entrants in due course: https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/fees-and-funding/international-student-fees-and-funding
Psychology (Clinical & Forensic Studies) at Canterbury Christ Church University - UCAS