Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons)
Manchester Metropolitan University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Psychology is the science of human behaviour and mind. It is concerned with individual psychological processes and the social context of how we think and interact with the world around us. Forensic psychology applies these processes and knowledge to legal domains, helping shape how the police, courts, prisons, and probation services understand and react to victims, witnesses, and offenders. Forensic psychology practitioners assess and work with offenders, victims and witnesses to crime, and ...Read more

Psychology is the science of human behaviour and mind. It is concerned with individual psychological processes and the social context of how we think and interact with the world around us. Forensic psychology applies these processes and knowledge to legal domains, helping shape how the police, courts, prisons, and probation services understand and react to victims, witnesses, and offenders. Forensic psychology practitioners assess and work with offenders, victims and witnesses to crime, and give evidence in court. They might carry out risk assessments on offenders with mental health issues, work with children with anti-social behaviour, or develop treatment plans to help rehabilitate offenders. Our course covers all core elements of psychological study as required by the British Psychological Society (BPS), from lifespan development, biopsychology, and research methods, to social, critical and individual differences. As well as developing a thorough understanding of key psychological research, theory and principles, you’ll also explore a wide range of topics focusing on theories of crime, victimisation and psychology in legal contexts; including offender behaviour, eyewitness testimony, jury decision-making, police investigations, and the assessment and treatment of offenders. Our degree courses are accredited by the 


British Psychological Society (BPS)

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Accredited course

- Our course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS).-


Teaching expertise

- Our teaching staff includes practising researchers, counselling, clinical, and forensic psychologists.-


Outstanding facilities

- You’ll have access to our specialist facilities for psychology demonstration and practice, which includes an fNIRS imaging research device, 12 experimental testing laboratories and six psychology laboratories.-


Rise programme

- Go beyond your curriculum and engage with RISE and its unique skills-based workshops and projects. Gain additional credits and enhance your CV.-


Work-based learning

- Acquire transferable employability skills and knowledge that can be applied to a work-based setting.

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Forensic Science
WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
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51/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
29th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
60th
Applied Psychology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
87%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Applied Psychology graduate salary at this uni
£16,000
UK Applied Psychology graduate salary
£18,000
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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

136 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DDD Grades / Points required

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

DDD Grades / Points required

T Level:

D Grades / Points required

Grades AAB or equivalent, to include at least one relevant subject. Relevant subjects exclude: Art, Design or Performance subjects; Media Studies; General Studies.

A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications.Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.We do not accept CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Early Years Education & Care (Early Years Educator - VRQ)

Pass Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject with a minimum 138 UCAS Tariff Points.Acceptable subjects are Psychology, Social Sciences, Biology/Human Sciences and Health Professions

If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics

Acceptable subjects include: Business; Health and Social Care; Public Services.

Acceptable subjects include: Applied Law; Applied Science; Business; Children's Care, Learning Development; Children's Play, Learning and Development; Enterprise and Entrepreneurship; Environmental Sustainability; Forensic and Criminal Investigation; Health and Social Care; Health Professions; Personal and Business Finance; Pharmaceutical Science; Public Services; Sport and Exercise Sciences.

We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications in: Education and Childcare; Health; Healthcare Science; Science. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Distinction as a condition of offer.

Popular A-level subjects

Applied Psychology

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

Psychology
84%
Sociology
30%
English Literature
18%
Biology
17%
English Language
13%
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England

£9,250 per year

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9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£20,000 per year

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Students from EU

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£20,000 per year

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Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University , Manchester

Manchester Metropolitan University is a well-established higher education institution located in the heart of Manchester, with a...

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