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BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology with Professional Placement Year

Birmingham City University

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Birmingham City University

Course options

2 options available

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    City Centre Campus (The Curzon Building)

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Our BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology degree combines both subjects. This is a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited Psychology course with Criminology as a minor subject. Every semester you will study 2 Psychology and 1 Criminology module. You will also have the opportunity take a year-long professional placement.Our innovative Psychology with Criminology course will give you a deep understanding of how the core and specialised areas in Psychology and Criminology contribute to our understanding of contemporary issues. You will apply scientific reasoning and evaluate patterns of behaviour, gaining key transferable skills in communication, teamwork and problem-solving.Additionally, you will also learn how psychology can be applied to explain certain aspects of crime and criminal behaviour. This versatile course provides the opportunity for you to embark on a Psychology career or bring those skills to the domain of Criminology.Professional Placement YearThis course offers a professional placement year. This allows you to spend a whole year with an employer, between the second and third years of your degree, and is a great way to find out more about your chosen career. Some students even return to the same employers after completing their studies.The University will draw on its extensive network of local, regional and national employers to support you in finding a suitable placement to complement your chosen area of study. If you do not find a suitable placement, you will be automatically transferred back to the standard, non-placement version of the course.Enhancing employability skillsTo complement these attributes will be a host of transferrable skills, which employers from many contrasting industries frequently look for.You’ll benefit from visiting professors from various applied psychology settings such as healthcare, clinical psychology, police and specialist academics in other universities.You will also, through our Careers and Job Prospects team, be offered the chance to develop and improve your employability through workshops on CVs, career planning and interviews.

Tuition fees

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£ 18,570per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University

  • University League Table

    95th

  • Campus address

    City Centre Campus (The Curzon Building), 4 Cardigan Street, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 7BD, United Kingdom

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BCU's facilities are world-class, staff have experience in every sector, and courses prepare you to tackle real-world challenges.
Many master's courses offer international students optional six-month professional placements towards the end of their studies.
Live and study in an affordable multicultural city. BCU is a modern and dynamic international university, with staff, students and alumni from 120 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    96th out of 118 6

    66th out of 103 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    103 50%

    91st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    57.0 57%

    95th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    68th

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    97 49%

    84th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    55.0 55%

    66th

    9

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    25th

    37

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