University of Portsmouth | Full Entry Requirements for Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) 2025/26

112-120 points from 3 A levels, or equivalent.

UCAS Tariff Entry Requirement	112-120
UCAS Tariff Further Details	112-120 points from 3 A levels, or equivalent.

Interview Required?	No
Portfolio Required?	No
Admissions Test Required?	No
Audition Required	No
Occupational Health Check Required	No
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check Required	No
Letter of good conduct	No
Other Required	No

GCSE	GCSE English and mathematics at grade C/4 or above
Are Key Skills acceptable in lieu of GCSEs?	No
Are Functional Skills acceptable in lieu of GCSEs?	Yes
Are Scottish Core Skills acceptable in lieu of GCSEs?	No

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT

Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE)

HKDSE English Language Examination

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) (taken before January 2015)

Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) (taken before January 2015)

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) and Proficiency (CPE) (taken after January 2015)

Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE)

European Baccalaureate English Language 1

European Baccalaureate English Language 2

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Course entry requirements for BSc (Hons) Forensic Psychology

Contents

Entry requirements summary

UCAS Tariff

Qualifications

Additional requirements

GCSE/Level 2 requirements

English language requirements