Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons)
Coventry University
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This course is designed for those with a particular interest in the psychology of crime and criminal behaviour. Forensic psychology applies psychological knowledge to the criminal justice system. This course covers all core areas of psychology to keep open your career options in psychology, whilst specialist modules provide a deeper dive into the area that drives your passion and ambitions. This course is accredited and recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Accreditation by the ...Read more

This course is designed for those with a particular interest in the psychology of crime and criminal behaviour. Forensic psychology applies psychological knowledge to the criminal justice system. This course covers all core areas of psychology to keep open your career options in psychology, whilst specialist modules provide a deeper dive into the area that drives your passion and ambitions. This course is accredited and recognised by the British Psychological Society (BPS). Accreditation by the British Psychological Society means that as a graduate, provided you achieve at least a 2:2, you will be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC). Additional costs may apply. Please check with the membership body for details.


Key course benefits

- Provides a strong foundation for working in the criminal justice system, while BPS accreditation allows for a range of different careers as a psychologist and beyond.- Prison Engagement - benefit from well-established links with the prison service and charities that work with people in prison. - Multidisciplinary collaboration. Engage in projects and activities alongside our Criminology students - Participate in engaging and immersive learning activities with our simulation police custody and prison cell and mock trials in our simulation court room. - Enjoy a contemporary and global curriculum: Explore contemporary topics like the psychology of cybercrime and offender rehabilitation as well as international perspectives on crime.- Build a skill set for success. Hone critical thinking, analytic and communication skills ready for the graduate job market with assessments designed to prepare you for the world of work in the criminal justice system and beyond.- Craft your own path. Specialised forensic psychology modules from year 2, crime related optional modules in year 3 and choice of independent project topic. The course is designed to expose you to a range of psychology disciplines and gives you the flexibility to specialise in forensic psychology, sports and exercise psychology or psychology with counselling after year 1.- Gain real-world experience with an optional UK work placement or international study/work placement year and our Phoenix+ scheme.*For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website.

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Forensic Science
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
35th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
67th
Applied Psychology
Drop-out rate
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The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 88 = 12% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
12%
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95%
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Applied Psychology graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Applied Psychology graduate salary
£19,000
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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBC Grades / Points required

A level:

BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BCCCC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

28 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDM Grades / Points required

Excludes General Studies.

Excludes General Studies.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

4 qualifications for tariff points allowed. May also include AS level and EPQ

[1] 4 qualifications for tariff points allowed[2] May also include AS level and EPQ[3] Specific subject not required

The Access to HE Diploma in a Science, Social Science or Health subject to include 30 Level 3 credits at Distinction. Plus GCSE English and Mathematics at grade 4 / C or above.

to include 15 points at Higher Level.

to include 15 points at Higher Level.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Popular A-level subjects

Applied Psychology

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Psychology
85%
Sociology
28%
Biology
26%
English Literature
18%
Religious Studies & Theology
15%
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England

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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Coventry University
Coventry University , Coventry

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