BA (Hons) Criminology & Psychology
Course Overview
Studying criminology and psychology offers a unique perspective on crime, allowing you to explore the psychological underpinnings of why people offend. This multidisciplinary approach provides fresh insights into the motivations and behaviours of offenders.
During the course, you’ll explore the ins and outs of the criminal justice system and what motivated notorious serial killers like Ian Huntley and Peter Sutcliffe, taking an in-depth look at crime, punishment, and prevention.
Career focussed skills
- Gain expertise in crime, state power, and criminal justice, alongside factors influencing behaviour, building your ability to provide interventions and support.
- Gain insights into human behaviour through examination of personality, development, and social psychology theories, developing analytical skills.
- Investigate causes and consequences of crime, and examine high-profile cases through a forensic psychologist’s lens, refining your operational and strategic decision-making abilities.
- Look at global criminal justice processes whilst exploring key theories and research that shape policy and practice, fostering critical evaluation skills.
Modules
You have between 3 to 9 years to complete this course, which means you can take up to 3 years to complete each level. Most of our students, however, aim to complete their studies within 3 to 6 years.
- Becoming a Criminologist (20 credits)
- Introduction to Studying Psychology (20 credits)
- Social Psychology (20 credits)
- Crime, Media, Culture (20 credits)
- Working within the Criminal Justice System (20 credits)
- Developmental Psychology (20 credits)
- The Prison (20 credits)
- Personality and Intelligence (20 credits)
- Youth Crime and Justice (20 credits)
- Crimes of the Powerful (20 credits)
- Researching the Field (20 credits)
- Forensic Psychology (20 credits)
- Counselling Psychology, Mental Health and Illness (20 credits)
- Victimology (20 credits)
- Cyberpsychology (20 credits)
- Professional Practice: A Case Study (20 credits)
- Research Project (40 credits)
Entry requirements
What you need to study with us
Our aim is to make learning as accessible as possible by ensuring that you can study your degree in a flexible and convenient way. That’s why we keep our requirements simple. All you need is a laptop or desktop PC (we recommend one running the latest version of Windows), and a good internet connection. Through ilearn, our online university campus in the cloud, you’ll be able to access your course calendar, support services, learning materials, and our online library containing thousands of ebooks, as well as tools for creating assignments, keeping notes, and collaborating with other students on your course.
Eligibility
Standard entry requirements
To be eligible for our BA (Hons) Criminology and Psychology, you should normally have:
- Two subjects at GCE A level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent; OR
- Completed a recognised Access Programme or equivalent.
- If you don’t currently hold the above qualifications, we also offer this course with an additional foundation year, which is designed for students who need extra support when starting their degree course
Non standard entry requirements
We’re also happy to consider an application from you if you can show us that you have relevant work experience that required critical thinking and analysis skills. We’ll ask you for a personal statement that demonstrates your motivation and ability to study this degree, along with references and evidence of your previous work experience.
English proficiency
- IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 80; or equivalent
- Alternatively, evidence you have previously studied in English, such as a letter to show that the Medium of Instruction was in English, can be accepted.
We also offer an internal English test for applicants who are unable to provide the above evidence of English proficiency.
Course fees and funding
Course fee breakdown
| Studying Online | Fee |
|---|---|
| Fee per level: | |
| Level 4 fee: | £5,500 |
| Level 5 fee: | £5,500 |
| Level 6 fee: | £5,500 |
Please note: Fees quoted relate to the intake that you enrol on (i.e. when you start your course), NOT your application date.