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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Highfield Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Explore the fascinating world of crime, the criminal mind and deviant behaviour. Examine different and sometimes contradictory views on the psychology behind the choices we make. - 4th in the UK for Criminology (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2026)- Accredited by the British Psychological Society - Study abroad opportunities in Brazil, Canada or China - Home to The Institute of Criminal Justice Research (ICJR) Join a unique programme combining the world-class research-led teaching you expect from a Russell Group University and accreditation from the British Psychological Society, a hallmark of quality to employers. You’ll gain the research skills you need to answer complex questions such as: why do people commit crimes? Can anything be done to prevent it? How should offenders be punished? With a thorough psychologically informed understanding of criminal behaviour. Your modules will be underpinned by up-to-date research from the Institute of Criminal Justice which will support you to understand the relationship between criminal justice scholarship, and policy, and practice. With a research-led approach, you will graduate with the skills you need to impact change in the field of criminology and psychology. Specialist modules and career-enhancing employability workshops will help you steer your degree to a range of professional careers opening the door to further research, or careers in public service, psychology, criminal justice and beyond. You can also gain work placements within the prison, probation, or the police, service.

Tuition fees

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£ 23,400per year

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University information

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

  • University League Table

    15th

  • Campus address

    Main Site - Highfield Campus, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, United Kingdom

Southampton is proud of its inclusive international community, welcoming over 9,000 students from more than 140 countries.
The Career Advantage scheme gives career support to international students, from when you accept your offer to long after graduation.
Prepares international students for their future in the global job market. Get specialist careers support, paid internships and work experience opportunities.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    21st out of 118 1

    27th out of 103 11

  • Entry standards

    / Max 205
    136 66%

    36th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    66.0 66%

    40th

    14
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.19 80%

    29th

    39
  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    129 64%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    53.0 53%

    73rd

    53
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.14 78%

    47th

    31

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