Psychology with Criminology BSc (Hons)

This engaging British Psychology Society (BPS) accredited Psychology with Criminology degree combines a comprehensive training in Psychology with the study of criminal behaviour, types of crime, and knowledge of the criminal justice system. Our students benefit from over 80 academic experts and weekly research seminars, and have access to first-class laboratory suites.

The course covers all the core areas of Psychology stipulated by the BPS curriculum. This accounts for two-thirds of the course, and includes the workings of the brain; the processes and mechanisms of human thinking, feeling and behaviour; and how psychologists, psychological research and therapy can make a tangible and positive difference to people’s lives and society. The remaining third of the curriculum considers the social-cultural implications of crime and criminality, and the contexts in which crimes are committed and understood.

How you’re taught

The BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology is taught by experienced staff used to dealing with students from a range of backgrounds and with varying levels of skill and experience.

To provide you with a first-class learning experience, and to guarantee you have an opportunity to make the most of your time at university, you will receive contact time through a diverse range of delivery methods, including lectures, workshops, and one-on-one supervision. The smaller group sessions provide opportunities to develop:

• problem-solving skills
• group working skills
• analytical skills
• debating skills
• presentation skills
• research and data analysis skills.

Careers and employability

Our Psychology with Criminology course is designed so that you can develop all the knowledge and skills that you'll need for your future career.

The course will develop your transferable skills, including:

• numerical skills (including statistical analysis)
• analytical skills and critical thinking
• communication skills
• presentation skills
• problem-solving skills.

Highly sought after by employers, these skills will put you in a strong position within the graduate market.