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Psychology with Forensic Perspectives | BSc (Hons) Edge Hill University

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Explore the role of psychology in legal processes and understand the 'criminal mind'. Discover what influences thoughts and behaviours in forensic-related settings in this Psychology with Forensic Psychology degree.

Psychology with Forensic Perspectives BSc (Hons)

UCAS code: C8B2

Explore the role of psychology in legal processes and understand the ‘criminal mind’. Discover what influences thoughts and behaviours in forensic-related settings in this BSc (Hons) Psychology with Forensic Perspectives degree.

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Overview

Course length:

3 years full-time

6 years part-time

Start dates:

September 2027

Location:

Edge Hill University

Example offers:

BBB-ABB (A Level) or DDM (BTEC)120-128 UCAS Tariff points View full entry criteria

Subject(s):

Psychology

Faculty:

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Discover the psychology behind criminal behaviour. Investigate offender profiling, mental health and the factors that shape offending, then take your first step towards making an impact in forensic psychology with our BSc (Hons) Psychology with Forensic Perspectives degree.

Why study this course at Edge Hill University?

Professionally accredited. Gain eligibility for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) on this BPS accredited degree, a first step towards further study, chartered psychologist status and exciting career opportunities.

Exceptional facilities. Measure brain activity in our electroencephalography (EEG) lab, investigate the neuroscience of deception and examine the impact of alcohol on eye witness memory in our immersive Bar lab where you’ll generate authentic, real-world insights. We’re 1st in the North West for learning resources (NSS 2026 – Psychology).

Career-building experience. Join our vibrant community, building connections and professional networks through our student-led PsychSoc with peer mentoring, social events and guest speakers. Develop employer-ready skills through mock assessment centres, careers fairs and professional networking, while our active alumni community helps to open doors to exciting career and postgraduate opportunities.

World-leading expertise. Learn from researchers who are actively contributing to disciplinary knowledge across the field of psychology. Gain insights shaped by the latest research and professional practice, then make your own mark through our research internship scheme.

Understand the criminal mind. Explore the psychology behind crime, from stalking to serial killers, and discover how psychology can help tackle false testimony and reoffending, while developing the skills employers value. Turn your passion for forensic psychology into experience through research, placements, study abroad or a sandwich year.

Graduate ready to tackle real-world forensic challenges, using psychological insight to build a rewarding career in psychology or criminal justice.

British Psychological Society- accredited

Course features

International students can apply

Sandwich year option available

Studying abroad option available

Work placement opportunity

What you'll study

Teaching and assessment

In Year 1 of this Psychology with Forensic Perspectives degree, you will explore the relationship between brain and behaviour, perception, memory and personality. You will also be introduced to research methods and data analysis that help us answer important questions about human thought and behaviour. We’ll also build your personal, academic and professional development, through modules which apply evidenced-based psychological principles of resilience to help you thrive as a student and beyond.

Compulsory modules:

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Essential Skills in Applied Psychology

Essential Skills in Applied Psychology develops a range of academic, personal and interpersonal skills designed to enhance your potential both within and beyond university. The focus is on harnessing key undergraduate skills such as academic reading, writing and critique, group working, finding and presenting information, time management, self-awareness and reflection, and applying them in the context of the degree subject. The module takes a holistic approach to applications of theory.

Module code: PSY1109

Credits: 20 Assessment:

100% Coursework

Introduction to Personality, Social & Developmental Psychology

Introduction to Personality, Social & Developmental Psychology will familiarise you with the approaches and concepts central to the study of behaviour. The module explores the historical and theoretical concepts of personality and individual differences, social cognition and social and cognitive development.

Module code: PSY1111

Introduction to Cognitive & Biological Psychology

Introduction to Cognitive & Biological Psychology considers the processes underlying behaviour (such as perception, sensation and memory) and how human beings are embedded in their world (for example, by way of their shared biology and learned knowledge). In this way, the module aims to equip you with a broad understanding of basic theories and concepts and a range of interrelated approaches towards the psychological study of human behaviour.

Module code: PSY1112

50% Coursework

50% Time Limited Assessment

Investigative Methods in Psychology

Investigative Methods in Psychology demonstrates the key approaches to research in psychology and develops your skills in experimental design, data analysis and data interpretation. You will learn about approaches to research in areas of cognitive, developmental, social and biological psychology and will be provided with the opportunity to learn and practice these techniques yourself. The module will also enable you to gain the skills required in order to produce descriptive and inferential statistics.

Module code: PSY1116

The Psychology of Wellbeing

The Psychology of Wellbeing introduces you to the concept of psychological wellbeing as it is used in various areas of applied professional psychology. The module will provide you with foundational knowledge of the theoretical models used, and how that informs applied work. You will learn about career pathways into jobs which relate to psychological wellbeing, and you will develop some of the necessary skills and abilities, such as reflective practice and personal development planning, necessary to succeed within these.

Module code: PSY1010

Introduction to Mental Health

Introduction to Mental Health introduces you to the application of psychology to understanding mental health and mental illness in applied settings. You will be provided with an overview of historical and contemporary issues surrounding mental health and the law. You will explore defining and classifying psychological conditions using Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM). You will develop an understanding of the treatment and effective management of psychological conditions, with a particular focus on risk assessment and risk management. You will explore the role of forensic and clinical psychology in assessing, diagnosing and treating individuals with mental health conditions.

Module code: PSY1012

50% Practical

In Year 2 you’ll learn how psychology can be applied to forensic issues such as the legal system. You’ll study four major areas of psychology (social, developmental, biological and cognitive) to develop critical understanding of core subject areas of psychology. Building on what you learnt in Year 1 of your degree, we’ll help you become confident in psychological research methods and data analysis. You’ll also have the chance to work alongside a member of staff on their current research project.

Developmental Psychology

Developmental Psychology addresses the processes involved in key aspects of human development and their relevant applications in real world settings. It will focus mainly (though not exclusively) on development in childhood including areas such as cognition, memory, language, emotional, and social development. Emphasis will be placed on the evaluation of key theories and psychological research that have informed our understanding of development in these areas.

Module code: PSY2112

Social Psychology

Social Psychology reveals the extent to which social influences and interactions are pervasive in affecting individual behaviour, while also considering how the actions of an individual in turn affect other individuals and groups. You will develop an awareness of the relationship between person and situation and examine how this dynamic relationship both influences, and is crucial to, the understanding of behaviour.

Module code: PSY2113

50% Exam

Cognitive Psychology

Cognitive Psychology will examine both classic and contemporary research that has led to the development of theories regarding how attention, perception and memory all function. The module will also examine how each of these components interact during everyday tasks. You will consider how thinking, language and emotion enable us to reason about, and interact meaningfully with, the external world, gaining an understanding of the processes used to communicate, comprehend, and use information and knowledge.

Module code: PSY2114

Biological Psychology

Biological Psychology studies the human nervous system, including its structure and functioning. There will be a particular focus upon the brain. You will learn in detail the processes by which messages are passed through the system and the way the brain interacts with the hormones of the endocrine system in order to preserve life. The methods by which the brain is commonly researched will also be explored in order to provide a basis for understanding much current research and theorising in psychology.

Module code: PSY2115

60% Coursework

40% Exam

Psychology and The Law

Psychology and The Law provides you with a comprehensive understanding of how psychology can inform and influence various aspects of the legal system. You will learn how psychology can contribute to our understanding of criminal justice processes, criminal investigations, and offending behaviour. You will explore the role of psychology in understanding and addressing legal issues, as well as the ethical implications involved in these applications.

Module code: PSY2012

60% Practical

40% Coursework

Research Methods & Data Analysis

Research Methods & Data Analysis provides you with the skills necessary to design, execute and report your own research. A particular emphasis is placed on data analysis: quantitative techniques (analysis of variance and regression) and qualitative techniques (grounded theory and phenomenological analysis). These data analysis skills will be essential for carrying out dissertations and are also highly valued by employers.

Module code: PSY2116

Year 3 allows you to design, carry out and present your own research project on a specialised topic in the field of forensic psychology for your dissertation. As well as exploring personality and individual differences in human behaviour, you’ll also shape your study with modules which provide advanced insight into forensic applications of psychology.

To prepare you for leaving university and taking the first steps in your career, we’ll provide you with opportunities to apply your learning through work placement or entrepreneurial focused modules.

Forensic Psychology Dissertation

Forensic Psychology Dissertation requires you to carry out a piece of research for which, with tutorial support, you have responsibility for designing, gathering data, analysing data, and reporting the findings. You will work independently and demonstrate a high degree of autonomy and initiative in managing your work.

Module code: PSY3021

Credits: 40 Assessment:

Criminal and Forensic Psychology in Practice

Criminal and Forensic Psychology in Practice introduces you to the practice of forensic psychology. The module fosters an in-depth understanding of psychological principles applied in criminal justice. You will integrate theory with real-world scenarios, gaining practical skills in forensic assessment, criminal profiling, and intervention strategies essential for addressing complex issues within the legal system.

Module code: PSY3026

Personality and Individual Differences

Personality and Individual Differences influence all aspects of human behaviour. Knowledge and understanding of the nature of individual differences and the processes by which they influence our behaviours and motivations in everyday life is at the very essence of human psychology. Such knowledge is relevant in key disciplines such as clinical and forensic psychology, as well as to individuals generally in their efforts to understand what makes people ‘tick’. This module will explore and evaluate theories and research that have advanced our knowledge and understanding of this key area of psychology. It will develop your capacity for critical thinking, for active and independent learning, and for effective communication and teamwork.

Module code: PSY3129

Clinical Psychology and Mental Health

Clinical Psychology and Mental Health introduces you to the exciting world of clinical psychology and the biopsychosocial model of mental health. The module will provide you with a thorough understanding of a variety of perspectives in psychology and how they apply to mental health. You will develop your understanding and consider psychological assessment, formulation and therapeutic approaches to mental health difficulties such as anxiety, depression, eating disorders and psychosis. Overall, the module will provide you with strong academic skills useful in a variety of vocational roles, and provides a foundation for further training in professional psychology.

Module code: PSY3150

100% Practical

Enterprise and Innovation in Psychology

Enterprise and Innovation in Psychology allows you to use the knowledge gained in years one and two, to develop an innovative initiative or product for how psychology can be applied to solve a real-world problem or issue. You will work in groups to develop a commercially-viable initiative or product, presenting it at the end of the module to a panel of outside experts (and the year as a whole) in a Dragons’ Den format. The module develops employability and entrepreneurship skills alongside supporting you to develop your knowledge of a chosen and focused area of psychology.

Module code: PSY3025

Psychology Work Placement

Psychology Work Placement will allow you to enhance your employability and enable you to you critically reflect on how psychology plays a role in the workplace. You will be introduced to the application of psychology in a range of professional practices while reflecting on these in the areas of applying theory, evidence informed practice and the use of interventions. You will be encouraged to keep a reflective record of your experiences to support your future assessments. This will be followed by an academic element in year 3 where you will have the opportunity to explore the theory underpinning a practice that you may have observed or participated in, including how theory has been applied in the workplace.

Module code: PSY3148

75% Coursework

25% Practical

How you'll study

Our learning and teaching methods vary from traditional style lectures to tutorials, seminars and workshops. This goes alongside opportunities for experiential-based and self-directed learning. There are well-equipped laboratory facilities consisting of IT rooms and research cubicles for conducting studies and a designated labs for health-related research. Typical time commitment for scheduled sessions is approximately 2.5 days per week, with the remainder of the time dedicated for self-directed study.

How you'll be assessed

Most modules are assessed by a mixture of examination and coursework, though some are assessed solely by coursework. Coursework assignments might be essays, research project reports, portfolios, group presentations, posters, or the critical analysis of research papers. In addition, in Year 3 you will complete a dissertation.

Who will be teaching you

You will be taught by team members who are experts in their fields. Psychology staff regularly publish their research in major national and international peer reviewed journals such as: Psychology and Law, Applied Cognitive Psychology, and Journal of Criminal Psychology.

The Department of Psychology operates a research internship scheme where you may have the opportunity to volunteer to assist with staff research across a range of exciting projects. Previous projects have focused on subjects including the effects of alcohol intoxication on eye-witness accuracy and how biases influence judgements of faces.

Partners and Providers

We work with a range of external partners who contribute to our courses. Some of our partners and/or placement providers include: HMPPS, Reachout ASC, Empower Psychology Services Limited, Mosaic, TRU Rehab, Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Knowsley Council, Colne Citadel, Enterprise mobility, West Lancashire Borough Council, Anthony Walker Foundation, Royal Air Force, Autism Initiatives, Airborne Environmental consultants, Cassidy Media Partnership, Aaban Partnership Limited, ABL Health LTD, Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust: Personality Disorder Hub, Targeted Services, Wigan Council: Youth Support Services, ReEngage Northwest LTD: Wellbeing Coaching services.

Timetables for your first week are normally available at the end of August prior to enrolment in September. You can expect to receive your timetable for the rest of the academic year during your first week. Please note that while we make every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day of the week. Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and cultural activities.

Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course curriculum. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by timetabling requirements. Some restrictions on optional module choice or combinations of optional modules may apply.

Entry criteria

Typical offer 120-128 UCAS Tariff points achieved through A Levels, BTEC, International Baccalaureate, Access Diploma, T Level, or Irish Leaving Certificate. No specific subjects are required.

You should also have GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or equivalent.

Example offers

Qualification

Requirement

BBB-ABB.

UCAS Tariff points

120-128 points.

BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications)

Distinction, Distinction, Merit (DDM).

Overall grade of Merit.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points.

Access to Higher Education Diploma

45 credits at Level 3, for example 24 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit or 30 credits at Distinction and 15 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.

Please note, the above examples may differ from actual offers made. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.

If you have a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent), there is no maximum number of qualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. This includes additional qualifications such as Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), AS Levels that haven't been continued to A Level, and General Studies AS or A Level awards.

English language requirements

International students require IELTS 6.0, with a score no lower than 5.5 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

Fair Entry Criteria

Our new Fair Entry Criteria is a Contextual Admissions Policy that takes an applicant’s personal and educational background into account. This policy will allow eligible applicants to receive up to a two-grade reduction in their entry requirements for this course. Find out more and see if you qualify.

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This course is now closed to international applicants for September 2026 entry.

2027 part-time application links will be added when available.

Should you accept an offer of a place to study with us and formally enrol as a student, you will be subject to the provisions of the regulations, rules, codes, conditions and policies which apply to our students. These are available at www.edgehill.ac.uk/studentterms.

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Facilities

The £6m Law and Psychology building provides contemporary teaching and learning facilities for students in the Department of Psychology.

The three-storey building includes a 250-seat lecture theatre, seminar and tutorial rooms, and social learning areas which encourage a more informal and interactive style of learning.

We have a wide range of state-of-the-art facilities, including research equipment to help us understand human thought and behaviour. Many of these can be used to research issues relevant to Forensic Psychology. Our electroencephalogram (EEG) lab provides the opportunity to measure electrical activity in the brain. Some of our recent projects have used EEG to explore fascinating issues such as the neuroscience of deception. For example, our research has tested the extent to which measuring brain signals using EEG can be reliable markers associated with deception. Within Forensic Psychology contexts, this might help advance existing “lie detection” methodologies which have widely been debated regarding their accuracy.

We also have our Coaching Psychology Clinic which is led by our registered Coaching Psychologists. Many people interested in Forensic Psychology might apply coaching principles to their professional practice. As such, there can be a significant overlap between person-centred techniques, and the use of cognitive-behavioural therapeutic approaches with offenders, as there might be in coaching psychology practice.

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Tuition fees

UK Full-Time

UK Part-Time

For the academic year 2027/28, the UK Full-Time tuition fee is currently set to £10,050. Please note this is subject to Parliamentary approval and is likely to be increased in line with inflation (RPIX). There may be further inflationary increases in your subsequent years of study. Further details can be found at ehu.ac.uk/fees.

EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, as well as Irish nationals, may be eligible for the UK tuition fee rate.

Financial support

Subject to eligibility, UK students joining this course can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan from the Government to cover the full cost of tuition fees. UK students enrolling on the course may also be eligible to apply for additional funding to help with living costs.

Scholarships

We offer a range of scholarships, which celebrate the determination, commitment and achievement of our students. Many of our scholarships are awarded automatically. There are some however, where you will need to be involved in an application or nomination process. To find out more about our scholarships and check your eligibility, please visit our dedicated scholarships pages.

Money Matters

Please view the relevant Money Matters guide for comprehensive information about the financial support available to eligible UK students.

EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme may be eligible to apply for financial support. Irish nationals can ordinarily apply to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI).

If you are an EU student who does not have settled or pre-settled status, or are an international student from a non-EU country, please see our international student finance pages.

£81.50 per credit

for 360 credits

For the academic year 2026/27 the UK Full-Time tuition fee is currently set to £9,790. Please note this is subject to Parliamentary approval and is likely to be increased in line with inflation (RPIX). There may be further inflationary increases in your subsequent years of study. Further details can be found at ehu.ac.uk/fees.

Your future career

We’re 2nd in the North West for career prospects (The Guardian University Guide 2026 – Psychology), making this degree an ideal first step towards becoming a chartered forensic psychologist. Apply your skills in a range of rewarding roles and pursue career paths such as:

psychological wellbeing practitioner

clinical psychology

community mental health worker

intelligence researcher

youth offending support officer

violence reduction worker

forensic social worker

court intermediatory

court liaison

probation officer

youth justice worker

offender behaviour programme worker

recovery worker

Our graduates use this initial programme to kickstart their careers in the psychology sector and go on to apply their skills in a range of rewarding roles. It’s important to note that if you want to train as a psychologist, you’ll need to undertake postgraduate education. This undergraduate degree is the perfect first step to becoming a chartered forensic psychologist.

At Edge Hill, we have a range of aligned postgraduate pathways which can enable you to continue your journey from Forensic Psychology:

MSc Applied Management of Offending Behaviour

MSc Policing and Law Enforcement Investigation

MSc Criminal Intelligence and Data Analysis

LLM Artificial Intelligence, Digital and Cyber Law

MSc Health Psychology

MSc Coaching Psychology

Course changes

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, however our courses are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may necessitate alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses.

Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of professional bodies, revisions to subject benchmarks statements, to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

Track changes to this course

Entry Criteria - 25 June 2026

Removed: Please note, for the purposes of studying psychology, level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications are not considered as equivalent to GCSE Grade C or Grade 4 in English Language and Mathematics.

STEM Foundation Year - 29 October 2025

STEM Foundation Year added for 2026 entry, subject to validation.

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