Criminology and Criminal Psychology (Extended)

University of Greenwich
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years SociologyPsychologyCounselling, psychotherapy, and occupational therapy

UCAS Points

64 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£28,000

About this course

Our extended degree in criminology and criminal psychology starts with a foundation year to prepare you for degree-level learning. You will then study the same modules as our three-year course.

This course is aimed at anyone interested in crime, psychology and the criminal justice system. You will get an introduction to criminology and criminal psychology and explore issues such as offender profiling, stalking psychopathology, gender, race and discrimination, crime scene investigation and terrorism. You can also undertake a work placement to practise your learning and skills.

Our criminology graduates have pursued careers in policy, research, policing, social care and welfare, and organisations such as HM Revenue and Customs.

What you should know about this course * This course includes a foundation year and helps you to access a degree in this subject with a lower entry tariff.

* It covers 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 64 points

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 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