BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminal Investigation at University of West London

Programme overview

This BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminal Investigation course will give you insights into human behaviour, as well as explanations of the causes of crime and criminal justice responses. It successfully combines core content from the British Psychological Society (BPS) with innovative modules exploring current critical criminology and psychology debates. Undertaking this psychology with criminal investigation degree may open the door to postgraduate study or training to work with ex-offenders or victims of crime.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time | Study mode: full-time (part-time available) | Intake: February 2027, September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminal Investigation degree will give you a foundation in psychology and develop your knowledge in specialist areas of criminal behaviour and the treatment of offenders. You will enhance this knowledge thanks to the expertise of our lecturers, many of whom are involved in research in the field. Their specialisms cover important and evolving areas such as binge drinking and interpersonal violence. Modules include: Criminological Theory; Mind, Brain, and Behaviour; Data Handling and Analysis in Psychology; Development in a Social World; Real World Psychology: Criminal Minds; Qualitative Inquiry in Psychology; Personality and Individual Differences; Cognitive Neuroscience; Psychology in Practice; Psychosocial Development across the Lifespan.

Career pathways

A psychology degree will prepare you for jobs and roles in many sectors, not just within the field of psychology. If you are aiming for a career as a professional psychologist, it is important to be aware that the title "psychologist" itself is not legally protected, but seven specific titles are protected by law under the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). Job roles include: adult guidance worker; charity officer; local government officer; social researcher; housing officer; teacher; scientist; analyst.

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Entry requirements

112; 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. Level 5 (year 2) entry. To directly enter the second year of this course you need 120 credits at Level 4 of a British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited BSc (Hons) Psychology course. We will review your application to check that the modules you have already studied are equivalent to the Level 4 modules on our BSc (Hons) Psychology course. Level 6 (year 3) entry. To directly enter the third year of this course you need 120 credits at level 4 and 120 at level 5 of a BPS accredited BSc (Hons) Psychology course. We will review your application to check that the modules you have already studied are equivalent to the Level 4 and Level 5 modules on our BSc (Hons) Psychology course. Find out more about our processes for recognising prior learning . 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: 06C8L3, C8L3.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, February 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 16,750 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, February 2027). Source

Intake: February 2027, September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time

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

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