University of Bolton
Criminological and Forensic Psychology with foundation year BSc (Hons)
University of Bolton

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Criminological and Forensic Psychology with foundation year BSc (Hons) and other courses in Applied Psychology at University of Bolton for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Applied Psychology.

Overall student satisfaction
88 /100
15 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Psychology

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Applied Psychology 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
Median salary £23000 £16500 £19500
25-75 percentile range £20000 - £26000 £14000 - £20000 £14000 - £25000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Psychology

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22509 £19583 £23998
25-75 percentile range £20026 - £25605 £15415 - £24898 £18977 - £29904

Course Description

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 offending behaviour and victim support. 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 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.

Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Criminological and Forensic Psychology with foundation year BSc (Hons) at University of Bolton

25% Caring personal services
15% Teaching Professionals
10% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Finance Professionals
10% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10% Protective service occupations
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
0% Conservation and environment professionals
0% Teaching Professionals

Details of the learning activities and assessment methods for this course are available on the University of Bolton’s website.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3.

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Applied Psychology

Qualification requirements

You should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (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.

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).

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Criminological and Forensic Psychology with foundation year, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Criminological and Forensic Psychology with foundation year BSc (Hons)

Ireland £9250 year 1
EU £51000
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
International £51000

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

    • #53 
    • #70 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #84 
    • #105 
    Psychology
    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

undergraduates:
6560
postgraduates:
1615
Total:
8175
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Where is this programme taught

University of Bolton Main Site, Greater Manchester
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