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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Forensic Psychology
York St John University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Forensic Psychology course at York St John University.
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UCAS Tariff
120
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at York St John University. These students are taking Forensic Psychology or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | B |
| Sociology | C |
| Biology | D |
| English Language | B |
| History | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: C820
Here's what York St John University says about its Forensic Psychology course.
Our Psychology programmes are accredited by the BPS. All of our Psychology programmes share a common level 4 and 5, where students are introduced to biological, developmental, social, differential and cognitive psychology. Students also receive a strong, lab-based training in research skills through 120 credits of Research Methods modules at levels 4 and 5. Through our research-led teaching, students learn about: the cognitive neuroscience of language and memory; social interaction and political psychology; children's cognitive development, including literacy, tool innovation and imagination; body image and bullying; and mental health and neurodiversity. We have dedicated labs equipped with EEG equipment for recording electrical activity in the brain, eye trackers, for monitoring gaze patterns with static or mobile eye trackers, virtual reality (VR) equipment, wall and ceiling-mounted cameras and a large collection of psychometric tests and questionnaires. We also offer an integrated Psychology Research Participation Scheme (PReP) where students benefit from participating in others’ research from the beginning of their studies.
Our final year offering depends on the programme chosen. Students on the Forensic Psychology programme will cover topics such as murder, stalking and gangs, juvenile offenders, sexual offenders, and female offenders from a psychological perspective. They will critically consider the role of psychologists in the criminal justice system using appropriate enquiry techniques and learn about forensic psychology as a career.
The programme includes an integrated work experience module at level 5, and students develop key employability skills through academic modules, a structured academic tutoring programme, and extra-curricular careers events.
Source: York St John University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Psychology
Location
York St John University | York
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Forensic psychology
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £14,000 per year |
| International | £14,000 per year |
The modules you will study
How you will be assessed
York St John University student reviews
Showing 43 reviews
1st year student
2 years ago
Personally never been involved in societies but have heard good things, love the starbucks and bar at the student union
1st year student
2 years ago
Great friends, amazing city, plenty to do
1st year student
2 years ago
Rise of accommodation prices is insane, however the uni offer financial support to those who need it
1st year student
2 years ago
Have never had to access support but know where to find it and know others who have had great experiences support wise
1st year student
2 years ago
Beautiful campus, mixture of old and modern buildings and love the su
1st year student
2 years ago
Enjoy the modules and find most of the lecturers very helpful, however had a poor experience with one lecturer last semester who didn’t provide us with much help or support
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at York St John University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from York St John University students who took the Forensic Psychology course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
89%
med
Teaching on my course
89%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
83%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
92%
high
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
88%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
83%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
81%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
76%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
71%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
98%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
68%
low
Academic support
88%
med
Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
85%
med
Organisation and management
80%
med
Organisation and management
80%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
79%
med
How well organised is your course?
81%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
91%
med
Student voice
74%
med
Student voice
74%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
57%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
89%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
78%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
80%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
87%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
86%
med
Student information
See who's studying at York St John University. These students are taking Forensic Psychology or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from York St John University graduates who took Forensic Psychology - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19.7k
First year after graduation
£22.3k
Third year after graduation
£26.6k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Forensic Psychology.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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