Edge Hill University
Psychology with Forensic Perspectives
Ormskirk, England, United Kingdom · UCAS C8B2
Level
Bachelor
Duration
3 years
Campus
Ormskirk (Main Campus)
Intl. Tuition
£14,500 (Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published)
Home Tuition
£10,050 (2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
C8B2
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Course Overview
Psychology with Forensic Perspectives at Edge Hill University in Ormskirk, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Psychology graduates pursue professional training as clinical, educational, forensic or occupational psychologists (requiring a further postgraduate qualification), or enter careers in HR, UX research, market research, mental health support and social care.
Student life (indicative)
This city offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
13,330
Staff Ratio
18.0:1
International
4.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
73.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£25,280
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Rural (<50k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Psychology with Forensic Perspectives
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Psychology with Forensic Perspectives topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Psychology with Forensic Perspectives
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Community psychiatric care
- Psychiatric nursing
- Psychology
- Clinical psychology
- Sports psychology
- Human psychology
- Social psychology
- Applied psychology
- Forensic psychology
- Experimental psychology
- Child psychology
- Educational psychology
- Environmental psychology
- Developmental psychology
- Occupational psychology
- Behavioural psychology
- Psychiatry
- Psychoanalysis
- Forensic science
- Forensic computing
- Forensic engineering
Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
13,330
Total students
Staff Ratio
18:1
Students per staff
International Students
4%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Rural (<50k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool maritime
Safety Index (indicative)
7.5/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle
Student Life & City (indicative)
This city offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
- This city offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
- A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
What Students Love
- Thriving student social scene
- Active pub & club scene
- Great café culture
- Parks & green spaces
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
73%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£25,280
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✗ Not offered
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Psychology graduates pursue professional training as clinical, educational, forensic or occupational psychologists (requiring a further postgraduate qualification), or enter careers in HR, UX research, market research, mental health support and social care.
- Psychology graduates pursue professional training as clinical, educational, forensic or occupational psychologists (requiring a further postgraduate qualification), or enter careers in HR, UX research, market research, mental health support and social care.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Education
- Healthcare
- Business
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,420/month budget (housing $820, food $305, transport $90) covers everything comfortably. A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
- One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,420/month budget (housing $820, food $305, transport $90) covers everything comfortably.
- A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
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