Criminology and Criminal Psychology

University of Greenwich
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 3 Years SociologyPsychologyCounselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy

UCAS Points

112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£28,000

About this course

Our criminology and criminal psychology degree is aimed at anyone interested in crime, psychology and the criminal justice system.

Study topics provide a clear introduction to criminology and criminal psychology. You will cover a range of issues, including offender profiling, stalking, psychopathology, gender, race and discrimination, crime scene investigation, and terrorism. You also have the option to put your learning into practice through a work placement in a prison setting or with an agency connected to the Criminal Justice System.

Popular careers for our criminology graduates include policy, research, the police force, social care and welfare. Our graduates have also gone on to work for UK Visas and Immigration and HM Revenue and Customs.

What you should know about this course

  • This course offers a unique fusion of two of the most exciting contemporary academic disciplines

  • It covers the understanding of the nature, causes and reactions to crime, alongside a comprehensive overview of criminal psychology.

  • You will explore social and state responses and methods of control by integrating major theoretical paradigms in the field of criminology.

  • This degree does not provide British Psychological Society (BPS) recognition or accreditation.

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 112 points

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: London

    Avg. Salary: £28,000

    Part-time

    Duration: 6 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: London

    Avg. Salary: £28,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1172 Social services managers and directors
    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    1162 Senior police officers
    2462 Probation officers
    3219 Health associate professionals
    3314 Prison service officers (below principal officer)

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    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    London
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Sociology, Psychology, Counselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £28,000

    Offered by

    University of Greenwich

    Greenwich

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