BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology
The University of LawLeeds London Bloomsbury, United Kingdom
Course overview
The BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology brings together our practical expertise in both Psychology and Criminology. This course will provide you with evidence-based knowledge and experience in the fundamentals of psychological theories and issues, as well as a critical understanding and real-world application of contemporary criminology concepts. You’ll gain insight into society and the associated pressures and influences, while exploring what motivates people to commit crimes, the effect crime has, and how it could be prevented.
It will also allow you to pursue further education in specialist areas, such as forensic psychology.
Key highlights
- Combines evidence-based psychology with critical, real-world criminology
- Covers fundamental psychological theories and contemporary criminology concepts
- Explores what motivates crime, its effects and how to prevent it
- Examines societal pressures and influences on behaviour
- Prepares you for further study in areas such as forensic psychology
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC — A Level: BBC BTEC: DMM UCAS Tariff Points*: 112 GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English Language and Maths, or equivalent *From three A Levels or equivalent.
- BTEC: DMM — A Level: BBC BTEC: DMM UCAS Tariff Points*: 112 GCSE: Grade C/4 or above in English Language and Maths, or equivalent *From three A Levels or equivalent.
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English Language, Mathematics
Scholarships
Career Changer Scholarship - Undergraduate
First Year Full Fee Scholarships and partial fee scholarships, are available for all undergraduate courses.
Lord Blunkett Widening Access Scholarship - Undergraduate
Awards of £1,000 each are available to all undergraduate degrees, excluding apprenticeship programmes.
Up to £1,000Set for Success Scholarship
The Sherryl Kintu Scholarship
Careers this course leads to
- Trainee forensic psychologist
- Probation officer
- Police officer
- Crime analyst
- Victim support officer
- Youth offending team officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: UK Students per year: £9,535 | International: International Students per year: £18,100 (London), £17,200 (non-London)
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 The University of Law, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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