16Aug
UndergraduateThis course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 25th September 2024.
Bournemouth University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Focusing on current research and practice, this course covers psychological theories and processes within the criminal justice system and will give you an in-depth understanding of the UK criminal investigation process. Why study BA (Hons) Psychology with Forensic Investigation (with Foundation Year option) 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.
Modules
During the foundation year, you will study the following units: Applied Sciences, Academic and Professional Study Skills, Introduction to Biology, Introduction to Psychology, Mathematics in Science and a Foundation Year Project. Year 1 core units include: Experimental Methods & Statistical Analysis | Qualitative Research Methods | Biological & Cognitive Psychology | Social Psychology & Individual Differences | Developmental & Clinical Psychology | Introduction to Forensic Investigation
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Psychological Society
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- C804
- Institution code:
- B50
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 - 72 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17800 | Year 1 |
| International | £17800 | 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
All fees are quoted in pounds sterling and are per year. Your tuition fees will be the same for each year of your course. Fees during your placement year (if applicable): £1,850.
Visit Bournemouth University's website for full details.
Provider information
Bournemouth University
Talbot Campus
Fern Barrow
Poole
BH12 5BB
Clearing contact details
Make an enquiryFuture Students Enquiry Team
+44 (0)1202 966777
Additional information
From Thursday 4 July: Lines are open Monday-Friday, 09:00-16:30. Thursday 15 August: Lines are open 07:00-20:00. Friday 16 August: Lines are open 08:00-18:00. Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 August: Lines are open 10:00-15:00. From Monday 19 August: Lines are open Monday-Friday, 09:00-16:30.
Course contact details
Visit our course page Enquiry form