
Psychology (Clinical & Forensic Studies) with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Psychology (Clinical & Forensic Studies) with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Get ready with a foundation year and learn the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. Youll be able to embark on this qualification without meeting the level 3 entry requirements, giving you the opportunity to study at degree level through this four year course.
Investigate how the criminal mind works with our BSc (Hons) Psychology (Clinical and Forensic Studies). If youre looking for a course that sets you on a path to make a difference in peoples lives, then this degree will prepare you for a range of graduate roles for a var...
<strong>Get ready with a foundation year and learn the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. Youll be able to embark on this qualification without meeting the level 3 entry requirements, giving you the opportunity to study at degree level through this four year course.</strong><br/><br/>Investigate how the criminal mind works with our BSc (Hons) Psychology (Clinical and Forensic Studies). If youre looking for a course that sets you on a path to make a difference in peoples lives, then this degree will prepare you for a range of graduate roles for a variety of sectors. <br/><br/><strong>What you’ll learn</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Explore the causes of criminal behaviour and how psychological theories are applied in forensic settings.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Understand mental health conditions and how they are assessed, diagnosed, and treated.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop skills in risk assessment, intervention design, and rehabilitation strategies.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Analyse real-life case studies involving offenders, victims, and vulnerable individuals.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Put your skills to practice in a safe setting with Hydra – were one of just a few universities to use this innovative learning method.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Taught by experienced clinical and forensic psychology experts, you’ll learn in a supportive environment using cutting-edge facilities, including VR tech, eye-tracking, and observation labs.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Youll also have the chance to take part in research, take a year-long placement, and specialise in your final year project.<br/><br/>If you’re looking to study psychology and are fascinated by mental health, criminal behaviour, and the justice system, then this course is for you. <br/><br/><strong>Accredited by the British Psychological Society</strong><br/><br/>Our course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS), ensuring quality standards. Accreditation from the British Psychological Society gives qualifying graduates the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC), which is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. It allows graduates to pursue postgraduate vocational training in areas such as clinical, educational and health psychology.<br/><br/><strong>Location</strong><br/><br/>This course is run at our Canterbury Campus in Kent. Canterbury is just 50 miles south-east of London and less than an hour by high-speed train from St Pancras. Located on a UNESCO World Heritage Site the campus offers state-of-the-art buildings, right in the centre of a vibrant and world-famous cathedral city. You’ll benefit from a campus with excellent learning and teaching resources, music venues, a superb sports centre, a well-stocked bookshop and plenty of coffee bars and places to eat. A short walk away is Augustine House our award-winning library and home to a vast range of learning resources and student support teams.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C804
Institution Code
C10
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
64
We accept a wide range of general qualifications that attract UCAS Tariff points either on their own or in combination with others. You will need GCSE maths grade C/level 4 or above.
Scottish Higher
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Access to HE Diploma
P:45
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MPP
A level
D,D,E
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Fees and funding
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 | £15,500 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |