Psychology with Criminology, BSc (Hons) at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

A BSc studying crime and criminal behaviour from psychological and criminological perspectives, including risk factors, victimisation and the criminal justice system.

Faculty: School of Psychology and Humanities | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules combine core psychology (cognitive and biological, developmental and social psychology with research methods, Principles of Forensic and Criminal Psychology) with criminology modules including Interrogating the 'Crime' Problem, Victims, Vulnerabilities and Trauma-Informed Responses and Prison and Re-Entry, plus an Applied Psychology Project.

Career pathways

Graduates work in roles related to law, order, crime prevention, treatment programmes and offender behaviour, in organisations including the police, Prison Service, NHS, social and community services, health authorities, the pharmaceutical industry and education, or progress to BPS-accredited masters degrees.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer and entry requirements (UK qualifications): A-level/UCAS points 112-120 at A2; BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM; Pass Access Course: 112-120 UCAS points; International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 112-120 points from Higher Level Subjects; T Level: M; IELTS: 6.5 with no component below 6.5; GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK tuition fee; placement year fee is separate (GBP 1,955) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,750 a year (2026/27). Full-time international tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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