BA Criminology and Psychology

The Coventry University BA Criminology and Psychology course is designed to provide you with a proper understanding of human behaviour, the reasons for criminal acts, public reactions to crime, and the psychology of those involved. It covers both criminology and psychology, providing a foundation in the first year before allowing you to specialise in areas such as victimology, criminal justice, and crime prevention. You will also be taught how to connect the main theoretical viewpoints to contemporary problems and discussions, and practice theory.

The programme equips you with graduate-level work when it comes to employment since it aims at practical and applied skills. Your progress will be assessed through writing reports, presenting, and solving problems. Students can also acquire an optional placement year between the second and last year of study, and can acquire good work experience in the criminal justice sector.

Coventry University is a well-regarded institution that is part of the Coventry University Group, which includes other institutions. The university has received several accolades, including being ranked 9th Modern University in the UK by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. It also received a high rating for overall satisfaction in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) 2025. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

To be enrolled, candidates are required to submit a personal statement and a relevant academic and/or employer reference. Students also have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants will need 120 UCAS tariff points, including qualifications like A Levels, a Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma, an Access to HE Diploma, or the International Baccalaureate.
• Equivalent international qualifications to A Levels are also accepted by the university.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants who are from non-English speaking backgrounds need an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with no section lower than 5.5.
• Equivalent test scores, such as PTE or TOEFL, are also accepted.

The annual tuition fee for international students on the BA Criminology and Psychology course at Coventry University is £16,800.

Coventry University offers a range of scholarships, bursaries, and discounts to assist with financing studies. International undergraduate students can save up to £4,000 on their tuition fees with the Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship. EU students may be eligible for a bursary that brings their tuition fees in line with those of UK students. Additionally, there is a limited number of sports scholarships available.

Graduates of this course work as:

• Police Officer
• Prison Staff
• Victim Support Worker
• Criminal Psychologist
• Social Worker

International students can apply for this course through UCAS or directly through the university’s website. Our trained advisors are available to assist you through the process.