BSc Psychology and Criminology

The BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology at Buckinghamshire New University is designed to give you the knowledge and skills necessary to understand human behaviour and the complexities of crime and criminal justice. In this course, you study both psychological theory and criminological practice, including areas such as mental health, criminal law, victimology, and behavioural science.

The BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology at Buckinghamshire New University will teach you the psychological factors behind criminal behaviour and how the justice system operates in the UK and globally. You will learn how to apply critical thinking and research methods to real-world issues and develop practical skills for roles in policing, forensics, and more.

Teaching and learning for this course is mainly interactive, combining lectures with workshops, lab work, group tasks, and guest talks from industry professionals. You’ll get hands-on experience with simulated crime scenes, psychology labs, and case-based learning, supported by modern facilities and expert tutors. Assessment comes in the form of written assignments, practical work, presentations, and research projects.

Buckinghamshire New University was founded in 1893. It is located in High Wycombe and Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. It offers several programmes (undergraduate, postgraduate, and research levels) in fields such as Business, Computing, Engineering, Health and Social Care, Media and the Creative Arts.

BNU has accreditations from professional bodies such as the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), the British Computer Society (BCS), and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC).

To study BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology at Buckinghamshire New University, you must meet the following requirements:

Grade Requirements

• You will need a UCAS tariff of 104–128 points from A-levels, BTECs, or an equivalent qualification.

English Proficiency

• Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.0. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.

The tuition fee (2025/2026 session) to study BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology at Buckinghamshire New University is £15,150 per year for international students.

Buckinghamshire New University provides a number of bursaries and scholarships to help exceptional and underprivileged students. One of such scholarships is the Vice Chancellor’s International Students Scholarship.

With a BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology from Buckinghamshire New University, you are open to the jobs below:

• Police Officer
• Probation Officer
• Criminal Intelligence Analyst
• Youth Offending Team Worker
• Forensic Support Worker
• Behavioural Research Assistant

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. To find out more about this process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.