BA Psychology and Criminology
What students say
Based on about 104 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 220 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 82%
- Left higher education: 18%
What graduates do next
Based on about 56 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 68%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 12%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 71%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 170 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 28%
- South East: 52%
- South West: 6%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 165 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 92%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Psychology and Criminology at University of Brighton earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £36,000. The £30,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BA Psychology and Criminology at University of Brighton do next?
82% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Psychology and Criminology at University of Brighton?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Psychology and Criminology at University of Brighton?
The average entrant had 96 UCAS points.
Is BA Psychology and Criminology at University of Brighton accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BA Psychology and Criminology at University of Brighton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Psychology and Criminology at University of Brighton?
82% of students continued into their second year, and 18% left higher education.