Psychology (Forensic Perspectives) with Foundation Year
- Duration
- 4 years
- Mode
- Part-time
- Subject
- Forensic Science
- IELTS
- 6.5 overall, no part below 6About the same overall: PTE Academic 55, TOEFL iBT 81, Duolingo English Test 120, Oxford Test of English 136.
At a glance
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Overview
This degree is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as conferring eligibility for Graduate Membership of the Society, which is the first step in becoming a Chartered Psychologist Study this Forensics pathway from our BSc (Hons) Psychology degree and you will gain a strong foundation of Psychological knowledge and build on this with real-life criminal justice problems Fieldtrips (subject to availability and travel restrictions), to places such as, courts and prisons will give you vital insights while criminal justice professionals will share their experiences with you Our teaching team includes leading experts who are conducting influential research in the field We support you to conduct your own original research and contribute to the growing knowledge base about psychology of the criminal mind Opportunity to achieve an additional professional qualification in youth justice
Entry requirements
| UCAS Tariff points | 80 UCAS points |
|---|---|
| A levels | CDD |
| T Levels | Pass |
| BTEC | MMP |
| GCSE | 4/C · Subjects: Mathematics, English |
| Access to HE Diploma | Pass · Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.5 overall, no part below 6 |
|---|
IELTS: 6.5 (with at least 6.0 in each skills area)
Fees
International students: GBP 18,100 per year
UK students: GBP 10,050 per year
Start dates
September 2026
Application deadline
UCAS deadline (equal consideration); UCAS Extra: from late February; Clearing: from July 2027
Campus
- Derby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
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