Criminology with Psychology

Bournemouth University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years SociologyPsychology

UCAS Points

104 - 120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,000

About this course

Explore the criminal mind and define the nature of crime. This course provides a deeper insight into criminology, discovering the psychology behind criminal behaviour.

Why study BA (Hons) Criminology with Psychology at BU?

  • Explore two distinct disciplines, which will allow you to take a closer look at the study of crime and the criminal justice system, and enrich this learning through the study of psychology

  • A fascinating combination of criminology and psychology modules will provide different perspectives on the motivations behind human behaviour, both individually and collectively

  • Decide your focus by choosing units in your second and final year to create a bespoke degree to reflect your chosen interests or career aspirations

  • Learn from research-active social scientists in fields including society and social formation, social anthropology, criminology, cultural diversity and social welfare

  • Choose from either a 30-week ‘sandwich’ placement or a shorter four-week placement to provide you with important work experience

  • Develop your own piece of research based on a topic that interests you, or aligns itself with your future career or study plans, in your final year dissertation.
  • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points
    BTEC DMM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Avg. Salary: £24,000

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Avg. Salary: £24,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1162 Senior police officers
    3219 Health associate professionals
    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    3319 Protective service associate professionals
    3314 Prison service officers (below principal officer)
    2462 Probation officers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Poole
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Sociology, Psychology
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £24,000