BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology at University of Portsmouth

Study criminology and psychology together for a competitive edge in careers working with offenders and victims. Learn how and why people respond to crime and how to help. When you work with criminals and their victims, the ability to understand people's emotions, thoughts and actions is vital.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich with work placement  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. Modules include Digital Literacy, Sustainability and AI; Interactive Learning Skills and Communication; Introduction to Anthropology; Introduction to Politics and International Relations; Introduction to Sustainability and the Environment; Introduction to Urban Studies; Legal Ethics; Legal Skills, Analysis and Discourse; Research Methods, Critical Thinking and Expression; Foundations of Criminal Psychology.

Career pathways

By studying aspects of two different but related disciplines – psychology and criminology – you’ll open yourself to a wide range of career options. You’ll be a natural fit for roles relating to work with offenders or victims of crime.

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