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BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology

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  • London
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BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology
London Metropolitan University

Course Overview

Intake

January 2027

Duration

3 years

Course Description

This joint BSc honours degree in Criminology and Psychology is designed for students fascinated by the relationship between crime and social issues, such as poverty, ill-health, and discrimination, alongside the workings of the human mind. The course provides a solid grounding in developmental, social, and cognitive psychology, while introducing students to criminological theory, the criminal justice system, and the research skills required to measure and interpret crime. Taught by expert staff and practitioners from the criminal justice sector, the programme allows students to critically evaluate the causes and effects of crime and deviant behaviour. Students can tailor their studies through optional modules in their second and third years, covering topics such as terrorism, victimology, serial offenders, and forensic psychology. The course is available on a full-time basis (3 years) or part-time basis (4 years). It is an ideal choice for those looking to develop expertise in both disciplines and pursue a career in the criminal justice sector or related fields.

Tuition Fee Details

The tuition fee for UK home students is £9,790 per year for full-time study. For part-time study, the fee is £2,445 per 30 credit module. Tuition fees for subsequent years may be subject to inflationary increases by the UK government. The university reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. More information on the latest fee can be found on the institution website.

Course Structure

Becoming a Criminologist

15 Credits

Issues in the Criminal Justice System

15 Credits

Mechanisms of the Mind

15 Credits

Psychology Across Time and Cultures

15 Credits

Psychopathology

15 Credits

The Criminal Justice Framework

15 Credits

The Development of Criminological Thought

15 Credits

Traditional Criminological Theories and Concepts

15 Credits

Frequently Asked Questions

Graduates have gone on to careers including police officers, counter fraud criminal investigators, support workers, probation officers and teachers, securing jobs at organisations such as the Metropolitan Police Service, HM Government, Rethink Mental Illness and the National Probation Service.