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Bolton
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Criminological and Forensic Psychology with foundation year
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 4 Years
- Full-Time
- September 2027
- Undergraduate
- University of Greater Manchester Main Site, Bolton
Course summary
Are you interested in the psychological aspects of criminological and forensic psychology? Our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited BSc (Hons) Criminological and Forensic Psychology with foundation year degree is a dynamic course that reflects contemporary approaches to understanding offending behaviour and victim support.
The University of Greater Manchester's forward-thinking BSc (Hons) Criminological and Forensic Psychology with foundation year course brings this fascinating discipline to life both in and away from the classroom by offering you an array of innovative and practical learning opportunities. Studying in our well-respected, vibrant learning and research culture allows you to develop an in-depth understanding of offending behaviour from both offender and victim perspectives.
The foundation year is the first year of this degree, offering an excellent grounding in the fundamentals of psychology, social sciences and research methods alongside study skills development. It's designed to prepare you for degree-level study.
Our supportive and experienced team will help you gain a strong foundation in the theories and practice of psychology, focusing on forensic theories, including aggression, sexual offending, terrorism and offending behaviour. We'll also lead you in exploring legal and court psychology, including interviewing techniques used by the police and issues around court testimony.
As a graduate of this course, you'll be well prepared to pursue further study and careers in a variety of areas, including the prison service, health, police, probation service, victim support and services targeting families of offenders or victims. Accredited by the British Psychological Society, our course enables you, on achievement of the required grade, to progress to further professional qualifications and employment as a registered psychologist.
Modules
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Information about the modules offered as part of this course is available on the University of Greater Manchester's website.
Assessment method
Details of the learning activities and assessment methods for this course are available on the University of Greater Manchester's website.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Psychological Society
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- University of Greater Manchester Main Site, Bolton
Study options
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Integrated foundation year • 4 Years
Start dates
- September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- CF85
- Institution code:
- B44
- Campus name:
- University of Greater Manchester Main Site, Bolton
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Greater Manchester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- CF85
- Institution code:
- B44
- Campus name:
- University of Greater Manchester Main Site, Bolton
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
UCAS TariffOffer: 48
Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3.
You should also have five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.
We'll be happy to consider your application if you have non-traditional entry qualifications, relevant experience, or a suitable portfolio of work that we deem a reasonable substitute for the qualifications we typically accept for this course.
You may be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work. https://greatermanchester.ac.uk/course/PSY003-F-UOB-FX
Additional entry requirements
- Other
- Please note that this course is subject to the University's Fitness to Practice declaration.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). |
https://greatermanchester.ac.uk/international/international-general-entry-requirements
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9790* | |
| EU & International | £17500* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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