BA (Hons) Criminology with Psychology
Bournemouth UniversityBournemouth University Lansdowne Campus, with some psychology units taught at Talbot Campus
Course overview
Explore crime and deviance from a criminological perspective whilst developing your knowledge in psychology. Draw on different perspectives as you explore human behaviour and consider societal responses.
Key highlights
- Optional 30-week work placement year for professional experience
- Explores crime and deviance from a criminological perspective
- Builds knowledge of psychology alongside criminology
- Examines human behaviour and societal responses to crime
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — For September 2026 entry: 104 to 120 tariff points (A-Level grades BCC to BBB) including a minimum of 2 A-Levels or equivalent qualifications, including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM) and T-Levels (Merit).
- A-level: BCC-BBB — including a minimum of 2
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- T-level: Merit — For September 2026 entry: 104 to 120 tariff points (A-Level grades BCC to BBB) including a minimum of 2 A-Levels or equivalent qualifications, including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM) and T-Levels (Merit).
Scholarships
BU Academic Excellence Scholarship (International)
£2,500 (tuition fee reduction) for the first year of your study (Level C, I or H).
Up to £2,500BU Music Scholarships
Music scholars receive free music lessons and other benefits in kind, such as examination fees and assistance with buying music. This amounts to approximately £600 per year.
BU Sport Scholarship
£0 to £5,000 and/or sport science support.
Careers this course leads to
- Probation officer
- Police officer
- Crime analyst
- Youth justice worker
- Victim support officer
- Prison officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £19,635
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Bournemouth University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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