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In addition to subject knowledge, Forensic Investigative Psychology graduates also develop skills in communication; numeracy; analysis; teamwork; critical thinking; computing; independent learning; project management and many others, all of which are highly valued by employers.

Due to the wide range of skills and the rigour with which they are taught, training in psychology is widely accepted as providing an excellent preparation for many careers. These include but are not limited to forensic mental health services (either in the NHS or private sector), probation service, the courts, police service, prison service, security services/agencies, charities, or further education.

The University of Winchester ranks in the top 10 in the UK for graduates in employment or further study according to the Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023, HESA.

ACCREDITATION
The Forensic Investigative Psychology programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society. For those wishing to pursue professional careers in psychology - such as forensic, clinical, educational, or occupational psychology undertaking further study and training to gain professional recognition as a Chartered Psychologist is needed. Graduates of this degree with a 2:2 honours or above will be eligible to apply for Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) status, which is an entry requirement for many accredited postgraduate training courses in psychology, including Forensic Psychology, and is the first step towards becoming a Chartered Psychologist. 

Pre-approved for a Masters

On completion of your BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigative Psychology degree with us, you will be pre-approved to start a Masters degree at Winchester, such as our MSc Forensic Psychology which provides the academic component (Stage 1) of the route to becoming a Chartered Forensic Psychologist. To be eligible, you will need to apply by the end of March in the final year of your degree and meet the entry requirements of your chosen Masters degree.

• 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
• 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

Foundation

• Students who have completed 12th grade with scores between 50% and 70% will be considered

Undergraduate

• Successful completion of a suitable one year UK Foundation course (normally minimum 60%)
• International Baccalaureate(minimum of 24 points)
• Successful completion of year 10 Maths and English with a minimum of 75% plus completion of:
• Indian School Certificate (Year-12)
• Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard 12 - See required scores below
• Diploma (from a State Board of Technical Education)
• Applicants who have completed the first year of an undergraduate degree at a recognised Indian university may be considered for direct entry to undergraduate programmes.

Year 12 (HSC) grade requirements:

• The Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) 70% or above
• Calcutta Board and Tamil Nadu 70% or above
• West Bengal 60% or above
• Maharashtra 75% or above

For undergraduate study (including courses with an integrated foundation year)

• Standard IELTS with an overall score of 5.5 at a minimum of 5.5 in each component.
• Non-standard (for example; Physiotherapy, Social Work, Journalism, Nursing) IELTS 7.0 or equivalent.
• You can find the English Language Requirements on each course page.