BSc Criminology and Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Criminology and Psychology, an undergraduate degree combining the scientific study of human behaviour with the analysis of crime, justice, and the criminal justice system. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, Human Behaviour, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The first year covers psychological science and the criminal justice system through compulsory modules such as Thinking Like a Psychologist, Developing Psychological Knowledge, Crime, Justice and Contemporary Society, and Criminal Justice: From Crime Scene to Court. The second year examines cognitive processes, social psychology, individual differences, and developmental psychology with compulsory modules including How we Think: Cognitive Psychology, Absurdities and Atrocities: Social Psychological Explanations of Human Functioning, Traits, talents, and temperaments: Individual differences, and From Conception to Coffin: Developmental Psychology, alongside optional choices like Crime Science and Rehabilitating offenders. The final year involves advanced research and forensic practice through compulsory modules such as Psychology in Action: Dissertation Research Project, The Social Construction of Reality, Inside the human brain: Cognitive Neuroscience, and Thriving in Forensic Practice: Skills, Ethics, and Resilience. Optional modules in the final year allow students to explore topics such as Homicide, Global and Organised Crime, and Responding to Sexual Violence.
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Entry requirements
104 – 120 UCAS tariff points Your grades are just one part of your story, which is why at UoG we accept any grades from any combination of level 3 qualifications. A-level BCC BTEC DMM T-level Pass Here’s an example of how 104 – 120 UCAS tariff points might look for some common level 3 qualifications. GCSE in English Lang/Lit and Maths at grade 4/C or above are usually required. Unsure if we could offer you a place? Check out the UCAS tariff calculator or contact our admissions team if you have any questions.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 60%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 71%
- Student voice: 61%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 15%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 2%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 69%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
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
- Thinking Like a Psychologist
- Developing Psychological Knowledge
- Crime, Justice and Contemporary Society
- Criminal Justice: From Crime Scene to Court
- How we Think: Cognitive Psychology
- Absurdities and Atrocities: Social Psychological Explanations of Human Functioning
- Traits, talents, and temperaments: Individual differences
- From Conception to Coffin: Developmental Psychology
- Crime, Harm, and Society: Key Perspectives
- Crime Science
- Rehabilitating offenders
- Forensic Investigative Case Study
- Crimes against Humanity
- Psychology in Action: Dissertation Research Project
- The Social Construction of Reality
- Inside the human brain: Cognitive Neuroscience
- Thriving in Forensic Practice: Skills, Ethics, and Resilience
- Homicide
- Global and Organised Crime
- Crime Scenes: Evidence, Investigation and the Courtroom
- Responding to Sexual Violence
- Trauma-Informed Justice and Practice
- Policing Challenges: Power, Identity and Social Order
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Criminology and Psychology at University of Gloucestershire earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £29,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Applied psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Criminology and Psychology at University of Gloucestershire 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 Gloucestershire?
60% 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 Gloucestershire?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
Is BSc Criminology and Psychology at University of Gloucestershire accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
How many students continue on BSc Criminology and Psychology at University of Gloucestershire?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.