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Psychology and Criminology with Professional Year Placement BSc (Hons)

King's College London

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Psychology and Criminology BSc at King’s will equip you with a strong understanding of theory, research, and practice in core areas of psychology and criminology. You’ll learn how the disciplines interrelate and how they are applied in real-world contexts to challenge issues like crime prevention, mental health and its impact on the criminal justice system. You’ll benefit from the expertise of the world-leading Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), ranked 2nd in the world for psychology and psychiatry (US News Best Global Universities) and the Dickson Poon School of Law (DPSoL), which is one of the oldest law schools in England and recognised as one of the best law schools in the world.


Key Benefits

• Accredited by the British Psychological Society
• Outstanding placement opportunities with partners such as the South London & Maudsley Hospital Foundation Trust
• Qualify for BPS membership when you graduate and become eligible to train as a clinical psychologist
• Prepare for the world of work from the very start of your studies, with a focus on employability and transferable skills embedded throughout your learning.
• Option to spend a year in a professional placement or studying abroad
• Ideal training for a wide range of exciting careers spanning psychology and mental health; criminal justice; crime prevention; offender management; Civil Service and morePlease see our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 35,800per year

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

Entry requirements

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

A level

A level : A*AA

Additionally, Mathematics at GCSE grade 6/B (or equivalent).Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels.Notes:If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component.We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.

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University information

King's College London

King's College London

  • University League Table

    24th

  • Campus address

    King's College London, University of London, Strand, London, London, London, WC2R 2LS, United Kingdom

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As London's most central university, King's gives students easy access to one of the most dynamic and best-connected cities in the world.
The university's multicultural, welcoming community of staff and students represent over 190 nations.
Recognised for the global reach and impact of its research, King’s ranks 8th in the UK for Research Quality in the Complete University Guide.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Psychology

    15th out of 118 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 213
    174 82%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    24th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.10 78%

    42nd

    18

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