Psychology (Forensic Perspectives) with Foundation Year
Available for Clearing 2026
Course Overview - Psychology (Forensic Perspectives) with Foundation Year
BSc (Hons) Psychology (Forensic Perspectives) with Foundation Year
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.
Is this course for you?
If you want to apply psychological theories and research to real-life criminal justice problems, this is the course for you. You’ll choose from modules covering everything from cybercrime to murder investigations, substance mis...
BSc (Hons) Psychology (Forensic Perspectives) with Foundation Year
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.
Is this course for you?
If you want to apply psychological theories and research to real-life criminal justice problems, this is the course for you. You’ll choose from modules covering everything from cybercrime to murder investigations, substance misuse to youth justice.
How you will learn
BSc (Hons) Psychology (Forensic Perspectives) with Foundation Year concentrates on evidence-based practice and prepares you to become a capable researcher, skilled in analysing data and policies. Our teaching entails a compelling mix of lectures, seminars, role plays and workshops, delivered by research-active lecturers and practising criminal justice professionals.
Opportunities and experiences
There are regular fieldtrips to courts, prisons and youth offender training centres, plus the chance to meet leading figures from the profession through our vibrant guest speaker programme.
Careers and employability
Graduates who can draw on knowledge of criminal psychology are in high demand. Our BSc (Hons) Psychology (Forensic Perspectives) with Foundation Year paves the way to fulfilling careers in professions including the police, probation and prison services, and youth offending teams. It can also lead to roles in research and policy-making within the criminal justice system.
Why Choose University of Derby During Clearing?
Based solely on more than 24,000 student reviews, the University of Derby was named Uni Compare's University of the Year 2027, and voted 1st in the UK for employability and 2nd in the UK for course quality.
Not only that, but 97% of students would recommend the University of Derby*, which we can offer you industry-relevant teaching, state-of-the-art study spaces, multi-award-winning accommodation, and a welcoming, inclusive community.
*Uni Compare 2027
Based solely on more than 24,000 student reviews, the University of Derby was named Uni Compare's University of the Year 2027, and voted 1st in the UK for employability and 2nd in the UK for course quality.
Not only that, but 97% of students would recommend the University of Derby*, which we can offer you industry-relevant teaching, state-of-the-art study spaces, multi-award-winning accommodation, and a welcoming, inclusive community.
*Uni Compare 2027
Course Information
1 Clearing option available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2026-09-14
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Apply for Clearing 2026
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
C8FF
Institution Code
D39
Points of Entry
Foundation
Entry Requirements
A level
C,D,D
T Level
P
(C or above in the core)
UCAS Tariff
80
Access to HE Diploma
D:0,M:30,P:15
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMP
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