BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

A BSc combining psychology with criminology, examining why people offend and the societal response, with insight into community justice roles.

Faculty: Faculty of Health | Department: School of Psychology | Duration: 3 years full-time (plus optional placement year) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers Cognitive Psychology, Clinical and Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology and Perception and the Brain. Year 2 covers research design, qualitative and mixed methods, individual differences, and cognition and biological psychology. The final year includes a Research Project and criminology studies.

Career pathways

Careers in mental health, education, business and social care, and community justice roles in probation, policing, youth justice, community safety, the courts and victim services.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 112 UCAS points. GCSE: 5 subjects at grade C/4 or above preferred (not necessarily Maths and English). A levels: 112 points from a minimum of two A levels in any subjects. BTEC: DMM in any subject. Access: Pass Access (preferably Science, Humanities or Social Sciences) with at least 33 credits at Merit or Distinction. T level: Merit overall in any subject. International Baccalaureate: 28 points overall. Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff. International applicants: University standard undergraduate English requirement is IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component (equivalents accepted).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition; optional placement year charged separately Source

International applicants: GBP 19,200 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition; optional placement year charged separately Source

Duration: 3 years

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