Program Overview

The BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology brings together our practical expertise in both Psychology and Criminology. This course will provide you with evidence-based knowledge and experience in the fundamentals of psychological theories and issues, as well as a critical understanding and real-world application of contemporary criminology concepts. You’ll gain insight into society and the associated pressures and influences, while exploring what motivates people to commit crimes, the effect crime has, and how it could be prevented. It will also allow you to pursue further education in specialist areas, such as forensic psychology.

If you have an interest in Psychology and are considering working in the criminal justice system or exploring a career in forensic psychology, then our BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology is a great place to start.

This course will provide you with evidence-based knowledge and experience in the fundamentals of Psychological theories and issues, as well as a critical understanding and real world application of contemporary criminology concepts.

Our degree is designed and taught by lecturers with varied professional experience who are actively researching subjects relevant to society today, to deliver cutting-edge course content. You’ll develop a broad range of transferable skills through our varied assessment methods and use of our state of the art Psychology lab equipment.

Why study BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology with us?

• For a career that gives back: This specialist subject combination will open doors to a range of career choices that enable you to make a difference in society.
• Employability embedded: Our Applications of Professional Psychology module helps to prepare you for your future, setting you up for success in your chosen career path.
• Quality Teaching: This course has been designed to align with the QAA Statement for Psychology (The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education), ensuring you’ll receive high quality teaching, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to succeed. Find out more about our Psychology and Criminology lecturers.
• Learn from expert lecturers: Delivered by specialists, including forensic psychologists and practicing criminologists, the unique journeys and active research of our lecturers offers relevant and thought-provoking content tailored to your unique interests and ambitions.
• Practical learning: We keep class sizes small so we can personalise teaching to your unique career goals.
• Award-winning Employability support: From day one to beyond graduation, you’ll have access to one-to-one support from our dedicated Employability Service.
• Employability Skills: Develop a range of employability skills including critical thinking, data analysis and teamwork in addition to understanding human behaviour and group dynamics. These skills can lead to a variety of careers that make a difference to society including education, human resources and people management, marketing, and data analytics.