University of Northampton

Criminology with Psychology BA (Hons)

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course overview

This newly re-developed Criminology with Psychology degree invites you to combine the understanding of human behaviour, development, thoughts and emotions from psychology and develop this within the context of the study of crime, social order and social control that is central to the study of criminology. The University of Northampton’s Criminology with Psychology course has a particular emphasis on criminal behaviour, law enforcement and crime prevention. It will also equip you with transferable critical and analytical skills that will enhance your employability.

Key highlights

  • Combines psychology of human behaviour with the study of crime
  • Particular emphasis on criminal behaviour, law enforcement and crime prevention
  • Explores social order and social control central to criminology
  • Develops transferable critical and analytical skills for employability
  • Newly re-developed curriculum

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BCC — A typical offer for the Criminology with Psychology degree would be: BCC at A Level or DMM at BTEC Extended Diploma/Cambridge Technical or Pass (C and above) at T Level .
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • T-level: Pass — A typical offer for the Criminology with Psychology degree would be: BCC at A Level or DMM at BTEC Extended Diploma/Cambridge Technical or Pass (C and above) at T Level .
  • GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics

Scholarships

  • ICAEW Foundation Bursary

    Three annual payments of £4,000

    Up to £12,000
  • John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship

    Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.

    Up to £2,000
  • Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship

    This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.

  • Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary

    £500 per year of study

    Up to £1,500
  • TD Lewis Scholarship

    The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.

    Up to £100
  • The Chancellor's Fund

    Up to £50
  • The University of Northampton International Scholarship

    The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.

  • Wilson Endowment Scholarship

    Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Police officer
  • Probation officer
  • Prison officer
  • Youth justice worker
  • Crime analyst
  • Victim support worker

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,000 per year

Admission

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