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Criminology and Social Psychology - BA (Hons)

University of York

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Course options

  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    12-OCT-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Explore crime and selfhood in changing social contexts whilst tackling injustice and inequality.Why choose Criminology and Social Psychology at York?Look beyond traditional views of crime and what it means in our culture and society. Engage with the latest criminological thinking and challenge your preconceptions of crime and disorder. You'll uncover how society, culture and interactions with other people influence our identities, choices and actions.Benefit from teaching that's research-led and covers real world issues. You'll develop new ways of thinking about the effects of crime and social psychology, how it impacts our lives and how we can respond to it. In the process, you'll learn to think critically, evaluate evidence and craft convincing arguments.Develop and nurture criminological and social psychology specialisms. As you progress, you'll develop proficiencies in different areas of studying crime and the self. Our range of option modules will allow you to tailor your learning to your emerging expertise.Prepare for your future. During your studies, you'll have access to careers support, events and networking opportunities. You'll also have the option of adding a placement year or year abroad to your degree. This allows you to gain invaluable experience working or studying in another country before you graduate . For full details of course structure and content visit our course page: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses-future/ba-criminology-and-social-psychology/

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 26,900per year

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

University information

University of York

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of York - Heslington Campus, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, United Kingdom

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One of only four UK universities (beside Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial) with TEF Gold for teaching and Top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University Guide).
Access to long-held industry partnerships, research centres, and resource archives. These all contribute to York’s extensive employability opportunities.
Home to 20,000+ students from more than 150 countries, creating an inclusive community and lifelong global network through the York for Life alumni platform.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    5th out of 118 4

    11th out of 101

  • Entry standards

    / Max 220
    166 75%

    20th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    75.0 75%

    18th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.21 80%

    22nd

    2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    150 71%

    15th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    71.0 71%

    16th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.03 76%

    67th

    6

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