BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology

Key Facts

Level: 6

Attendance: Full Time (FT)

Duration: 3 Years

Course Code: TFK5811

Start Date: September 2027

Cost - Home (UK): £9790

UCAS Code: MC98

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Code: TFK5811
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This course, validated by Sheffield Hallam University, enables you to gain a criminological and psychological perspective on the causes and consequences of crime, the criminal justice system, and ways of treating and managing offenders. By studying both criminology and psychology, you’ll gain a broad, multi-disciplinary understanding of criminological and psychological theory, and how to apply this knowledge to real-life experiences, human behaviour and workplaces.

Course Content

You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the key theories, debates and perspectives relevant to the study of criminology and psychology. These involve a modern understanding of criminal justice and mental health systems and the current challenges they face – such as policing, probation prison practice, gendered violence, power and harm, trauma, and forensic psychology.

Our staff bring a wealth of knowledge and skills from professional practice across the criminal justice and psychological sectors. This results in our teaching providing a 'real-world' curriculum, emphasising key transferable skills that enhance your prospects for future graduate employment or further study opportunities.

You learn through:

Face-to-face lectures and seminars
Online resources available through our VLE
Independent study
Practice-based learning
Practicals and formative assessments

Entry Requirements

112 UCAS points

GCSE or equivalent English Language and Maths at grade 4/C or above.

Progression Opportunities

Following completion of this course, students may apply to study at master’s (MSc/MA) level, or look to gain employment within psychology, offender rehabilitation, probation services, police, mental health or the charity sector.

Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the information contained on this website is correct, the College accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Please note that details are subject to change without notice with regard to the provision of courses, course times and dates and the fees and charges levied.