BSc Psychology with Criminology

The BSc Psychology with Criminology at Kingston University is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). It equips students with an understanding of the human mind and behaviour and studies how people respond to crime, criminal behaviour and victimisation.

In this course, students will learn to combine knowledge of key theories in psychological science and criminology to examine the causes of crime and their effects on individuals and society. Students will make use of purpose-built laboratories for observation and testing.

Teaching involves lectures, seminars, project work, workshops in computer labs, and small-group tutorials, while assessment is conducted through coursework, practicals, exams and an individual research project.

Kingston University is a public research university located in the riverside town of Kingston Upon Thames, South-West London, England. It was founded in 1899 and was formerly known as Kingston Technical Institute. The university was later referred to as Kingston Polytechnic, before gaining university status in 1992. The university provides modern facilities, including the Town House, IT facilities, a modern library and strong student services and career assistance.

The university has expanded across multiple campuses, adopted modern technology, and remained committed to providing high-quality education. Kingston offers both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fields such as engineering, business, health, social sciences, computer science, and the arts.

All applicants are required to submit a personal statement discussing their interest in aviation engineering and relevant academic or professional experience. A reference from an academic referee or employer is required, and a CV may be uploaded to show any relevant experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants typically need 112-128 UCAS tariff points.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants who do not speak English as their first language need an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with no element below 5.5.
• Alternative tests such as PTE or TOEFL are accepted.

The tuition fee for the BSc Psychology with Criminology in Kingston University is £18,500 for international students in the first year. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.

Kingston University offers several scholarships and bursaries to international undergraduate and postgraduate students. The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards the first year's tuition fees. When the scholarship is awarded and students pay the full tuition fees in advance, there is a deduction of £5,000 from the initial total fees. The £5,000 deduction is done on the final instalment if students are paying by instalments. The GREAT scholarship, which provides financial support of £10,000 towards tuition fees, is available to international students.

Graduates of BSc Psychology with Criminology from Kingston University may pursue job roles such as:

• Forensic psychologist (after further training)
• Criminal justice policy analyst
• Offender or victim support worker
• Probation officer or youth justice practitioner
• Crime researcher or analyst

Interested applicants can apply for the course through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). For guidance, contact AHZ's trained counsellors.