Criminological and Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons)
University of Bolton
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 30 graduates of Criminological and Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) and other courses in Accounting at University of Bolton for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Accounting.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Business and Management
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Accounting at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22000 | £18500 | £20000 |
25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £25000 | £14000 - £23000 | £16000 - £29500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Business and Management
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £24004 | £23818 | £29383 |
25-75 percentile range | £20982 - £28114 | £18679 - £30387 | £21981 - £39292 |
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Course Description
Are you interested in the psychological aspects of criminological and forensics psychology? Our British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited BSc (Hons) Criminological and Forensic Psychology degree is a dynamic course that reflects contemporary approaches to offending behaviour. During the final year of this course, you'll engage with professional settings, providing valuable work experience for your CV.
The University of Bolton's forward-thinking BSc (Hons) Criminological and Forensic Psychology degree 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.
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.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Criminological and Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) at University of Bolton
50% | Teaching Professionals |
20% | Engineering professionals |
15% | Finance Professionals |
5% | Conservation and environment professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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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). |
Costs
Tuition Fees Criminological and Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons)
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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EU | £40650 | |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
International | £40650 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
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.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of University of Bolton in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Bolton in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #53
- #70
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- Psychology
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #84
- #105
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- Psychology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 7 university rankings of University of Bolton
About University of Bolton
The University of Bolton, often referred to as Bolton Institute, is a university located in Bolton, England, whose vision in their own words is to be a distinctive teaching intensive and research informed university known for the quality of their staff, facilities and links to employment sectors. The university is mainly based on the campus between Deane Road and Derby Street in Bolton itself, but the university also has an academic centre in the United Arab Emirates known as Ras Al Khaimah.
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Student composition of University of Bolton
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Bolton by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 6560
- postgraduates:
- 1615
- Total:
- 8175
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Forensic Psychology”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Criminology and Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) | University of Chichester | 81% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £15840 | 131 | Chichester | On campus Full-time | |
Criminology and Psychology BSc (Hons) | Sheffield Hallam University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15860 £16655 | - | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Criminology with Forensic Psychology BA (Hons) | University of West London | - | - | - | £9250 | £16250 | - | Ealing | On campus Full-time | |
Criminology and Criminal Psychology BSc (Hons) | University of Greenwich | - | - | - | £9250 | £16150 £17000 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) | York St John University | 84% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £14000 | 118 | York | On campus Full-time | |
Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) | Teesside University | 73% | 6% | 5% | £9250 | £15000 | 109 | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time | |
Criminology and Psychology (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | - | - | - | £9250 | £12500 | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Forensic Psychology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of Derby | - | - | - | £9250 | £14900 | - | Derby | On campus Full-time | |
Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice BSc (Hons) | Liverpool John Moores University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16100 | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Psychology with Forensic and Investigative Psychology BSc (Hons) | University of Abertay Dundee | 85% | 10% | 7% | £9250 | £15000 | 165 | Dundee | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023