**Focusing on current research and practice, this course covers psychological theories and processes within the criminal justice system and will give you an in-depth understanding of the UK criminal investigation process.**
**Why study BA (Hons) Psychology with Forensic Investigation at BU?**
- Using state-of-the-art facilities, apply the concepts and principles of psychology to criminal investigation settings.
- Learn from forensic investigation experts about the criminal investigation process and relevant legal issues.
- Graduate with res...
**Focusing on current research and practice, this course covers psychological theories and processes within the criminal justice system and will give you an in-depth understanding of the UK criminal investigation process.**<br/><br/>**Why study BA (Hons) Psychology with Forensic Investigation at BU?**<br/>- Using state-of-the-art facilities, apply the concepts and principles of psychology to criminal investigation settings. <br/><br/><br/>- Learn from forensic investigation experts about the criminal investigation process and relevant legal issues. <br/><br/><br/>- Graduate with research skills and methods to investigate human behaviour and cognitive processes within the criminal justice system. <br/><br/><br/>- Develop transferable skills including critical thinking, project management, presentation skills and professional practice. <br/><br/><br/>- Work with world-leading researchers on projects through the Research Apprenticeship Scheme - many of our students have published work with members of the staff. <br/><br/><br/>- Opportunity to take an optional 4-week or 30-week placement in industry to give you essential real-world experience and begin building a network of professional contacts - 95% of our graduates are in employment or further education after 15 months. (source DiscoverUni 2023).<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C803
Institution Code
B50
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
112
128
The entry requirements for this course are 112 - 128 tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM.
112 - 128 tariff points from Scottish Highers
112 - 128 tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, Pass grades.
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DMM
112 tariff points (Grade DMM)
GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills and Functional Skills and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.
D*D*
112 tariff points (Grade D*D*)
D*D*
112 tariff points (Grade D*D*)
DMM
112 tariff points (Grade DMM)
112 - 128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two Scottish Advanced Highers.
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by two A-level sized qualifications to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
We accept this qualification as part of the overall tariff.
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff
112–128 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels.
M
Merit (120 UCAS tariff points)
We accept this qualification, but it must be accompanied by an A-level sized qualification to meet the overall UCAS tariff.
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £18,700 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |