Psychology with Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons)
University of Kent
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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 with Forensic Psychology**Why do people commit crime? How are victims affected by crime? On our Psychology with Forensic Psychology degree, you will apply psychological theories, methods and processes to the study of criminal behaviour and the justice system.Our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree enables you to confront the issues that humans face with psychologys scientific principles. We give you the tools to develop your own ideas on criminal behaviour, ...Read more


Psychology with Forensic Psychology

Why do people commit crime? How are victims affected by crime? On our Psychology with Forensic Psychology degree, you will apply psychological theories, methods and processes to the study of criminal behaviour and the justice system.Our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited degree enables you to confront the issues that humans face with psychology's scientific principles. We give you the tools to develop your own ideas on criminal behaviour, explore how to reduce offending and understand victim responses to offending behaviour.


Your future

Our graduates currently have excellent graduate employment prospects, working in clinical, forensic and occupational psychology or in allied fields related to therapy, teaching, or social work. Many work in communication-focused roles in marketing, public relations and publishing.Jobs our students have gone on to work after a clinical degree at Kent:- Assistant Psychologist - Great Ormond Street Hospital- Crisis recovery worker - Mental Health Matters- Clinical Psychologist - Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust- Assistant Psychologist - NHS- Assistant Psychologist - Kent and Medway NHS Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT)- Clinical Psychologist - NHS Sussex Partnership Trust


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Our city, your time.It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere.We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!

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Forensic Science
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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82/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
2nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
52nd
Psychology (Non-Specific)
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 - 93 = 7% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
7%
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
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Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Psychology (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
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A level:

BBC - ABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 - 30 Grades / Points required

T Level:

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Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis.

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32 points in the IB Diploma or 128 UCAS Tariff points.

The University will consider applicants holding T Level qualifications in subjects which are closely aligned to the programme applied for; this will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Popular A-level subjects

Psychology (Non-Specific)

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

Psychology
88%
Sociology
27%
Biology
26%
English Literature
20%
Mathematics
14%
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University of Kent
University of Kent , Canterbury

Established in 1965, the University of Kent has a proud track record of excellence in teaching and research and is ambitious to...

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Nearest train station: Canterbury West  0.6 miles away

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