BSc (Hons) Psychology (Criminal Behaviour) at University of Wolverhampton

BSc (Hons) Psychology (Criminal Behaviour) is a British Psychological Society accredited degree combining core psychology with specialist study of crime, criminal behaviour and the justice system. Students apply psychology to the biological, cultural, environmental and social factors shaping criminal behaviour, complete a Year 2 placement designing a psychological intervention for a real organisation, and carry out an independent final-year research project.

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine and Health Science  |  Department: School of Education and Psychology  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time  |  Intake: 14 September 2026, 13 September 2027  |  Location: Wolverhampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules include Bad Science, Research Methodology and Analysis in Psychology, Understanding Criminal Psychology, Professional Development in Criminal Psychology, Psychology in Action, Psychology in Context, Applied Criminal Psychology and an Individual Research Project, with options in Applications of Health Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Developmental and Educational Psychology.

Career pathways

Professional psychology routes include counselling, clinical, educational, occupational and health psychology; graduates with a 2:2 or above gain Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the BPS.

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