BSc Psychology with Criminology
About this course
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Criminology is an undergraduate degree exploring criminal behaviour and justice through psychological and criminological perspectives. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Human Behaviour. The course includes hands-on experience in specialist laboratories using equipment such as EEG machines and eye-tracking technology. The first year establishes foundational knowledge through 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, and Psychology of Criminal Behaviour. The second year expands into Cognition; Brain and Behaviour, Developmental Psychology and Professional Development, Psychology of Crime Prevention, Psychological Research and Data Analysis, and Social Psychology and Personality, with optional choices such as Contemporary Debates in Gender and Sexuality, Health Psychology, and The Psychology of Judgement and Decision Making. Further study incorporates compulsory modules in Criminal Psychology, Forensic Psychology, and a Psychology Final Year Project. Optional modules cover areas such as Investigative Psychology, Personal Relationships, Serious Crime Investigation, Psychology of Education, Psychology of Health and Wellbeing, and The Neuroscience of Cognition.
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Entry requirements
BBB-BBC at A Level. DDM-DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications. Any NCFE CACHE Technical Level 3 subject provided it equates to 120 UCAS points. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above. Merit at T Level 120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 74%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
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 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Criminal Psychology
- Forensic Psychology
- Psychology Final Year Project
- Investigative Psychology
- Personal Relationships
- Serious Crime Investigation
- Psychology of Education
- Psychology of Health and Wellbeing
- The Neuroscience of Cognition
- 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
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Criminology 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 with Criminology 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 with Criminology at University of Huddersfield?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Psychology with Criminology at University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology with Criminology 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 with Criminology at University of Huddersfield?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.