
Psychology with Criminology BSc (Hons)
Kingston UniversityPenrhyn Road, United Kingdom
Course overview
Learn how studying the human mind and behaviour can help us understand crime You will have a wealth of opportunities outside the classroom to further your learning and gain hands-on experience in your chosen field. Our Psychology with Criminology BSc (Hons) course combines two complementary subjects, examining why crimes arise and how they affect individuals and society. As part of the course, you'll make use of our purpose-built laboratories with high-specification equipment (EEG, eye-tracking, a driving simulator, an observation lab for interviews and behavioural recordings and specialised cognitive and physiological testing).
After you graduate, you could take further training in forensic psychology, or pivot to another field of psychology that you want to work in. For example, clinical, counselling or educational psychology. Psychology at Kingston University Learn more about studying undergraduate psychology at Kingston University and hear from our students and staff.
The high level of the programme team's responsiveness to the student voice is commendable. A proactive approach is adopted to continually evaluate, develop and enhance the programmes based on student input. Commendation given by the BPS during our latest review (2024)
Key highlights
- Combines psychology and criminology to examine why crimes arise
- Purpose-built labs with EEG, eye-tracking and a driving simulator
- Observation lab for interviews and behavioural recordings
- Specialised cognitive and physiological testing equipment
- Opportunities outside the classroom for hands-on experience
- Commended by the BPS in 2024 for responsiveness to students
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 120-136 — Qualifications needed for 2027: Open BSc (Hons) 120-136 UCAS tariff points At least two A-levels, or a BTEC National Extended Diploma: Distinction, Distinction, Merit (DDM) or equivalent qualifications.
- BTEC: DDM — BTEC National Extended Diploma
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics
- UCAS tariff points: 64 — foundation year
Scholarships
Family Bursary
The family bursary is a 10% tuition fee discount for international students with a direct family connection.
Up to 10% of feesInternational Success Support Scholarship
The International Success Support Scholarship provides £2,500 towards tuition fees.
Up to £2,500Sanctuary Scholarships
Careers this course leads to
- Trainee forensic psychologist
- Assistant psychologist
- Probation officer
- Crime analyst
- Victim support officer
- Youth justice worker
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £19,200 per year
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 Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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