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

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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**Learn how criminal behaviour and the legal system have been conceptualised and approached. Examine violent offending such as murder, terrorism, stalking, cyber and sexual crime. Graduate and work with prisoners, offenders, victims of crime and provide forensic expertise to suspects, witnesses and victims within the Criminal Justice System.**This course examines the five core areas of Psychology as specified by the British Psychological Society (BPS) in a unique and integrated way to allow for ...Read more


Learn how criminal behaviour and the legal system have been conceptualised and approached. Examine violent offending such as murder, terrorism, stalking, cyber and sexual crime. Graduate and work with prisoners, offenders, victims of crime ​and provide forensic expertise to suspects, witnesses and victims within the Criminal Justice System.

This course examines the five core areas of Psychology as specified by the British Psychological Society (BPS) in a unique and integrated way to allow for learning to be more applicable and relatable to your future career. You will explore how Psychology is applied to understanding offenders and forms of serious and violent offending, such as those a Forensic Psychologist might encounter in the field.You will also be introduced and guided through the process of using and interpreting psychometric tests, administering and interpreting risk assessments, conducting case formulations, critically evaluating police interviews, writing parole reports, presenting evidence in court as an expert witness, as well as designing and conducting empirical research.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
31/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
108th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
75th
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 - 79 = 21% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
21%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Applied Psychology graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Applied Psychology graduate salary
£17,000
What students say
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Amina
21 Nov 23

The environment is friendly and cosy, teachers are friendly and helpful. Campus is easy to get around. I would say the worst aspect is the cost of the food, I thought since I’m a..Read more

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Jorja
21 Nov 23

Honestly the university as a whole is amazing. The support given from both the staff and the support sector is incredible and you don’t feel like you have to go through it alone..Read more

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104 - 120 Grades / Points required

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Popular A-level subjects

Applied Psychology

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

Psychology
75%
Sociology
31%
English Language
22%
English Literature
19%
Biology
17%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£16,500 per year

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Students from EU

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£16,500 per year

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Students from International

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£16500 Per year

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Latest reviews

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Amina
21 Nov 23
Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons)
The environment is friendly and cosy, teachers are friendly and helpful. Campus is easy to get around. I would say the worst aspect is the cost of the food, I thought since I’m a...
Read more
J
Jorja
21 Nov 23
Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons)
Honestly the university as a whole is amazing. The support given from both the staff and the support sector is incredible and you don’t feel like you have to go through it alone...
Read more
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University of Sunderland , Sunderland

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