The University of Law

BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology

The University of LawLeeds London Bloomsbury, United Kingdom

Course overview

The BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology brings together our practical expertise in both Psychology and Criminology. This course will provide you with evidence-based knowledge and experience in the fundamentals of psychological theories and issues, as well as a critical understanding and real-world application of contemporary criminology concepts. You’ll gain insight into society and the associated pressures and influences, while exploring what motivates people to commit crimes, the effect crime has, and how it could be prevented.

It will also allow you to pursue further education in specialist areas, such as forensic psychology.

Key highlights

  • Combines evidence-based psychology with critical, real-world criminology
  • Covers fundamental psychological theories and contemporary criminology concepts
  • Explores what motivates crime, its effects and how to prevent it
  • Examines societal pressures and influences on behaviour
  • Prepares you for further study in areas such as forensic psychology

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBC — A Level: BBC BTEC: DMM UCAS Tariff Points*: 112 GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English Language and Maths, or equivalent *From three A Levels or equivalent.
  • BTEC: DMM — A Level: BBC BTEC: DMM UCAS Tariff Points*: 112 GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English Language and Maths, or equivalent *From three A Levels or equivalent.
  • GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English Language, Mathematics

Scholarships

  • Career Changer Scholarship - Undergraduate

    First Year Full Fee Scholarships and partial fee scholarships, are available for all undergraduate courses.

  • Lord Blunkett Widening Access Scholarship - Undergraduate

    Awards of £1,000 each are available to all undergraduate degrees, excluding apprenticeship programmes.

    Up to £1,000
  • Set for Success Scholarship

  • The Sherryl Kintu Scholarship

Careers this course leads to

  • Trainee forensic psychologist
  • Probation officer
  • Police officer
  • Crime analyst
  • Victim support officer
  • Youth offending team officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: UK Students per year: £9,535 | International: International Students per year: £18,100 (London), £17,200 (non-London)

Admission

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