Psychology and Criminology with Professional Year Placement

Psychology and Criminology BSc at King’s will equip you with a strong understanding of theory, research, and practice in core areas of psychology and criminology. You’ll learn how the disciplines interrelate and how they are applied in real-world contexts to challenge issues like crime prevention, mental health and its impact on the criminal justice system. You’ll benefit from the expertise of the world-leading Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN), ranked 2nd in the world for psychology and psychiatry (US News Best Global Universities) and the Dickson Poon School of Law (DPSoL), which is one of the oldest law schools in England and recognised as one of the best law schools in the world.

Key Benefits

• Accredited by the British Psychological Society

• Outstanding placement opportunities with partners such as the South London & Maudsley Hospital Foundation Trust

• Qualify for BPS membership when you graduate and become eligible to train as a clinical psychologist

• Prepare for the world of work from the very start of your studies, with a focus on employability and transferable skills embedded throughout your learning.

• Option to spend a year in a professional placement or studying abroad

• Ideal training for a wide range of exciting careers spanning psychology and mental health; criminal justice; crime prevention; offender management; Civil Service and more

Please see our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate