BSc Psychology with Criminology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology with Criminology, an undergraduate degree combining the scientific study of human behaviour with criminological theory and policing. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Fieldwork, Marketing, Communication & Writing, Human Behaviour, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes a compulsory foundation year and is accredited by the British Psychological Society, providing eligibility for graduate membership upon achieving a 2:2 or higher. The course begins with a foundation year featuring core modules such as Preparing for Learning in Higher Education, Group Challenge (Sciences), Foundation in Data Analysis, Introduction to Biological Sciences 1, and Introduction to Psychology. The first year introduces fundamental concepts through Exploring Social Psychology, Unique Minds: Theory and Testing, Beginning Scientific Exploration, Cognition and Development 1, Brain and Behaviour 1, Statistical Thinking in Practice, and Criminology in Late Modernity. Year two advances these themes with modules including Experiments Unlocked, Brain and Behaviour 2, Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design, Think You Know Policing?, Applied Social Psychology, and Personality and Intelligence in Focus. In the final year, students complete a compulsory Research Project (Psychology) alongside optional modules covering topics such as cognitive development, environmental issues, animal behaviour, memory, surveillance, terrorism and cybersecurity, the history of punishment, modern slavery, drug use, criminal psychology, sex work, green criminology, and the psychology of AI.
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Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–112 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Applicants should also have GCSE Maths at Grade 4 or C or above. Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 30 points with a 5 in Standard Level Maths Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 96-112 UCAS tariff points
What students say
Based on about 56 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 125 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 86%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 59 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 74%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Caring personal services: 20%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 72%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 6%
- South East: 1%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 110 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 94%
- Access course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Group Challenge (Sciences)
- Foundation in Data Analysis
- Introduction to Biological Sciences 1
- Introduction to Psychology
- Foundation Maths Skills
- Foundation Mathematics 1
- Foundation Mathematics A
- Exploring Social Psychology
- Unique Minds: Theory and Testing
- Beginning Scientific Exploration
- Cognition and Development 1
- Brain and Behaviour 1
- Statistical Thinking in Practice
- Criminology in Late Modernity
- Experiments Unlocked
- Brain and Behaviour 2
- Qualitative Inquiry and Research Design
- Think You Know Policing?
- Applied Social Psychology
- Personality and Intelligence in Focus
- Research Project (Psychology)
- People and Nature
- Advanced Topics in Cognitive Development
- Understanding Animal Minds
- Memory in the Real World
- Surveillance and Social Control
- Terrorism and Cybersecurity
- Histories of Punishment
- Doin’ Time
- What Works Criminology
- Contemporary Imprisonment
- Modern Slavery in the UK
- Drug Use Today
- Criminal Psychology
- Multi-Agency Working to Manage Risk
- Sex Work, Policy and Crime
- Criminal Investigation
- Environmental Crimes and Green Criminology
- Radicalisation, Activism and Religion
- Advanced GIS
- Psychology of Language
- Psychology of AI
- Introduction to Health
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Criminology at University of Hull earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £30,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology with Criminology at University of Hull 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 Psychology with Criminology at University of Hull?
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 with Criminology at University of Hull?
The typical offer is 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology with Criminology at University of Hull?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.