BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology
NEW for Academic Year 25/26
This
course, validated by Sheffield Hallam University, enables you to gain a
criminological and psychological perspective on the causes and consequences of
crime, the criminal justice system, and ways of treating and managing offenders.
By studying both criminology and psychology, you’ll gain a broad,
multi-disciplinary understanding of criminological and psychological theory, and
how to apply this knowledge to real-life experiences, human behaviour and
workplaces.
Key Details
Course Content
You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the key theories, debates and perspectives relevant to the study of criminology and psychology. These involve a modern understanding of criminal justice and mental health systems and the current challenges they face – such as policing, probation prison practice, gendered violence, power and harm, trauma, and forensic psychology.
Our staff bring a wealth of knowledge and skills from professional practice across the criminal justice and psychological sectors. This results in our teaching providing a 'real-world' curriculum, emphasising key transferable skills that enhance your prospects for future graduate employment or further study opportunities.
You learn through:
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Face-to-face lectures and seminars
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Online resources available through our VLE
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Independent study
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Practice-based learning
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Practicals and formative assessments
Modules
YEAR 1
- Understanding crime, society and behaviour (60 credits)
- Experiences of justice (60 credits)
YEAR 2
- Understanding and researching serious harm (60 Credits)
- Real world practice (60 credits)
YEAR 3
- Comparative criminal justice (20 credits)
- 21st century security threats: crime, crisis or tragedy (20 credits)
- Forensic psychology (20 credits)
- Real world research (60 credits)
Entry Requirements
112 UCAS points
GCSE or equivalent English Language and Maths at grade 4/C or
above.
Starting September 2025.
Progression Opportunities
Following completion of this course, students may apply to study at master’s (MSc/MA) level, or look to gain employment within psychology, offender rehabilitation, probation services, police, mental health or the charity sector.
Course Costs
Programme Costs (Per Year):
Full Time (FT):
UK/EU Residents: £9,220.00
Non EU: £12,500.00
The fees and information stated on this page are for the 2024/25 academic year and may change for the 2025/26 academic year. We will update fee and course information for 2025/26 as soon as it is available.
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Find out more about the course costs and Financial Support available, or contact our Undergraduate Admission Team for more information.
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