Psychology with Criminology BSc (Hons) at Northumbria University

Programme overview

Psychology with Criminology BSc (Hons) at Northumbria gives you the tools to understand contemporary issues in psychology and the societal impact of crime. Psychology sits at the heart of your degree, making up two thirds of your studies, while criminology forms a distinct and complementary strand alongside it. Rather than blending the two disciplines, each is taught on its own terms by specialist staff, which provides a rich understanding of both fields.

Faculty: School of Psychology | Duration: 3 years Full Time or 4 years with optional study abroad year | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Explaining Crime, Introduction to the Criminal Justice System, Introduction to Psychology, Psychological Research Methodologies, Qualitative Psychological Laboratory Experience and Skills, Quantitative Psychological Laboratory Experience and Skills.

Career pathways

The combination of psychological literacy, critical thinking, data analysis, and ethical awareness makes graduates well-suited to a broad range of roles. BPS accreditation means eligible graduates can apply for Graduate Basis for Chartership - the first step towards postgraduate study or a career as a Chartered Psychologist.

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Entry requirements

Standard Offer 112 UCAS Tariff Points. From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate. Contextual Admissions 96 UCAS Tariff points. GCSE Requirements: Applicants will need Maths, Statistics, or Physics and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or equivalents. International Qualifications: English Language Requirements: International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*). UCAS code: C8M9.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK tuition fee for year 1 of 2027/28 entry; later years may rise in line with the fee cap. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,850 a year (2027/28). International tuition fee for year 1 of 2027/28 entry; fees apply to every year of study. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years Full Time or 4 years with optional study abroad year

Apply through the official page: https://sits.northumbria.ac.uk/live/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=UUFPCY3CMZ&code2=0011

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