BSc Criminology and Psychology with Foundation Year
Canterbury Christ Church University
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology and Sociology, combining criminological and psychological perspectives on crime, justice, and human behaviour. Core topics include research methods, human behaviour, critical and analytical thinking, and artificial intelligence and machine learning. A foundation year option is available for students who do not meet standard entry requirements. The course includes a supervised Applied Criminology Major Project in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: DDE BTEC: MPP Access to HE: Pass 45 Credits 64 UCAS tariff points.
What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 75%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 19%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Therapy professionals: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 30%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 190 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East of England: 21%
- London: 26%
- South East: 49%
- South West: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 86%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- Other qualifications: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Exploring Justice
- Crime, Power and Society
- The Big Question
- Student Success Modules
- Interdisciplinary Communication Skills
- Criminal Justice and Accountability
- Becoming a Criminologist
- Discovering Development and Identity
- Careers in Psychology
- Student Success Modules
- Violence, Vulnerability and Victims
- Psychology and World Topics
- Psychology in Life and Work
- Employability Modules
- Interdisciplinary modules
- Policing, Punishment and Rehabilitation
- Applied Criminology Major Project
- Directions and Applications in Psychology
- Mental Health and Trauma: Applied and Research Skills
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Criminology and Psychology with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £34,000. The £27,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Criminology and Psychology with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Criminology and Psychology with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Criminology and Psychology with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
The typical offer is DDE at A level. The average entrant had 84 UCAS points.
Does BSc Criminology and Psychology with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Criminology and Psychology with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 19% left higher education.