BSc Psychology and Crime Foundation Pathway leading to a Degree
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology and Crime Foundation Pathway leading to a BSc(Hons) Degree, an undergraduate degree combining psychological theory with the study of criminal behaviour and societal contexts. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Human Behaviour. The course includes a compulsory foundation year designed to build academic readiness for higher education study. The foundation year begins with modules such as Preparing for Study - Foundations for Academic Success, Preparing for Study - Research Project, and Working with People. Subsequent stages cover core areas through modules like Introduction to Child Development and Professional Development, Introduction to Cognitive and Biological Psychology, Cognition; Brain and Behaviour, and Criminal Psychology. Optional modules allow students to explore topics such as Alternative Psychologies, Investigative Psychology, and Personal Relationships. The final year includes the Psychology Final Year Project, where original data is collected and presented.
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Entry requirements
DDE at A Level. 64 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications. MPP in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. Pass at T Level with D or E grade on core. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits, 15 at Merit, 30 at Pass. 64 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications. NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma/Level 3 Extended Diploma at grade D.
What students say
Based on about 70 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 105 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 81%
- Gained a higher qualification: 3%
- Left higher education: 12%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 45 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 67%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Therapy professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 17%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 73%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 2%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 92%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Preparing for Study - Foundations for Academic Success
- Preparing for Study - Research Project
- Working with People
- The Context of Health and Social Care
- Introduction to Studying People and Society
- Introduction to Child Development and Professional Development
- Introduction to Cognitive and Biological Psychology
- Introduction to Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods
- Introduction to Social Psychology and Personality
- Psychology of Criminal Behaviour
- Cognition; Brain and Behaviour
- Developmental Psychology and Professional Development
- Psychology of Crime Prevention
- Psychological Research and Data Analysis
- Social Psychology and Personality
- Contemporary Debates in Gender and Sexuality
- Health Psychology
- The Psychology of Judgement and Decision Making
- Criminal Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Psychology Final Year Project
- Alternative Psychologies
- Investigative Psychology
- Personal Relationships
- Serious Crime Investigation
- Psychology of Education
- Psychology of Health and Wellbeing
- The Neuroscience of Cognition
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology and Crime Foundation Pathway leading to a Degree at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £28,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology and Crime Foundation Pathway leading to a Degree at University of Huddersfield do next?
84% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology and Crime Foundation Pathway leading to a Degree at University of Huddersfield?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology and Crime Foundation Pathway leading to a Degree at University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is DDE at A level. The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology and Crime Foundation Pathway leading to a Degree at University of Huddersfield 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 Psychology and Crime Foundation Pathway leading to a Degree at University of Huddersfield?
81% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.