BSc (Hons) Criminology with Psychology at University of West London

Programme overview

Are you looking for a course that will give you insight into the field of criminology as well as an understanding of crime from a psychological perspective? This well-rounded degree, which combines criminology with psychology, will enable you to gain essential subject knowledge and put it into context through work or volunteering within the criminal justice system and allied fields. Our psychology research facilities include state-of-the-art brain imaging electroencephalogram (EEG), eye-tracking equipment and a range of experiment and research software.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time (part-time available) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our BSc Criminology with Psychology degree will enable you to build a solid grounding in crime analysis, criminal behaviour and the criminal justice system. Throughout this psychology course, you will develop your criminologist abilities to: take personal responsibility and have confidence in your own initiative communicate information, ideas and problems to specialists and non-specialists alike. Finally, you will leave the course with a finely-tuned understanding of criminology and the psychology of offenders. Modules include: Introduction to Criminology; The Criminal Justice System; Introduction to Forensic Psychology; Police Powers; Imprisonment; Introduction to Criminal Law; Explaining Criminal Behaviour; Policing and Society; Real World Criminology; Serial Killers.

Career pathways

There is a wide array of potential jobs and career fields for criminology degree graduates such as a youth and community worker, police officer and research assistant. Recent UWL criminology and psychology degree graduates have gone on to work for employers, including Metropolitan Police, HM Courts and Tribunals Service and Public Health England. Job roles include: Youth and community worker; Police officer; Detective; Compliance analyst (anti-money laundering); Welfare and housing associate professional; Prison service officer; Legal associate; Protective service professional.

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Entry requirements

112-120; UCAS points required; from level 3 qualifications; These can include: A-Levels at grade B, B and C, or above. BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit; Access to HE Diploma; T Levels. You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents. Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis. Level 5 (year 2) entry To directly enter the second year of this course, you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area. Level 6 (year 3) entry To directly enter the third year of this course, you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, foundation degree or HND in a related subject area. IELTS 6.0 overall or above. You need to meet our English language requirement – a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). UCAS/course code: 06M2C8, M2C8.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 17,250 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-apply-undergraduates

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