BSc Criminology and Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Criminology and Psychology, combining the study of criminal behaviour with psychological principles. Core topics include Research Methods, Statistics, Data Analysis, Human Behaviour, Policy Analysis, and Fieldwork. A work placement of four to seven weeks is available, and the overseas learning component requires at least 150 hours of experiential activity abroad.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 points A level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC IB: 28 points
What students say
Based on about 33 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 22 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 40%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 16%
- East of England: 5%
- South East: 5%
- Wales: 19%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
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, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Law & Criminal Justice
- Social Issues and Contexts
- Research in Law & Criminology
- Key Concepts in Crime and Justice
- Introduction to Research in Psychology
- Individual and Social Processes
- Introduction to Brain, Mind and Development
- Contemporary Youth Justice
- Spanish: Communication in Practice
- French: Intermediate Language Development
- Spanish: Intermediate Language Development
- Chinese: Intermediate Language Development
- German: Communication in Practice
- French: Communication in Practice
- Subsidiary Language
- Mental Health, Risk and Justice
- Further Research in Psychology
- Psychology in Society
- Psychology: Careers and Community
- Experiential Learning: Social Impact Leadership in Action
- Work Placement (School of Humanities and Social Sciences)
- Upper Intermediate Language Development and Global Employability
- Advanced Language Development and Global Sustainability
- Post Beginner Language Development and Global Cultures
- Experiential Overseas Learning
- Developing Intercultural Literacy and Cross-Cultural Skills
- Study Abroad Immersive Year
- Major Project: Applied Research Design and Analysis
- Crimes of the Powerful
- Psychopathology
- Health Psychology
- Neurodiversity in Practice
- Psychology Dissertation
- Punishment: Penology, Policy and Practice
- Social Science for Social Change
- Biological, Cognitive and Developmental Psychology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Criminology and Psychology at University of Chester earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £29,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Criminology and Psychology at University of Chester do next?
90% 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 at University of Chester?
87% 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 at University of Chester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Is BSc Criminology and Psychology at University of Chester accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Criminology and Psychology at University of Chester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Criminology and Psychology at University of Chester?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.