BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology
University of SuffolkIpswich, United Kingdom
Course overview
Psychology enables you to study the workings of the human mind and how this is revealed in human behaviour, both consciously and unconsciously. As a psychology student, you will be introduced to psychological theories and will learn to critically evaluate them so that you can reach your own well-informed conclusions about the nature and origins of human and non-human behaviour. Criminology is the scientific study of crime and criminals, including individual motivations, consequences, perpetrators, and preventative measures.
In the same way as, psychological theory is used to explain abnormal or atypical behaviour, it can be used to explain deviant or criminal behaviour. | You’ll have access to excellent facilities and equipment. We have recently invested £320k in new hardware and software for our psychology laboratories and we also have a laboratory in the new £13m state-of-the-art Health and Wellbeing Building officially opened in June 2023.
Key highlights
- Study the workings of the human mind and behaviour
- Learn to critically evaluate psychological theories and reach your own conclusions
- Explore crime, criminal motivations, consequences and preventative measures
- Apply psychological theory to explain deviant and criminal behaviour
- £320k recent investment in psychology laboratory hardware and software
- Laboratory in a £13m Health and Wellbeing Building opened 2023
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC — A-Level: BBC
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC: DMM
- T-level: Merit — T Level: Merit
- Access to HE Diploma — 30 Level 3 credits at Merit grade or above
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
Scholarships
International Merit Scholarship
The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship
We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2025/26 academic year.
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Probation officer
- Police officer
- Prison officer
- Victim support officer
- Youth justice worker
- Crime analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £16,000
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 University of Suffolk, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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