BSc Psychology and Criminology
About this course
BSc in Psychology and Criminology, a psychology and sociology degree focusing on the intersection of human behaviour, mental health, and the criminal justice system. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) as providing a Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. Students can choose to undertake the degree over three years or extend their studies to four years by incorporating a year abroad or a professional placement year.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA. Required subjects: No required subjects. GCSE: Mathematics grade 6/B
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BSc Psychology and Criminology (C820, C821 (with professional placement year), C822 (with year abroad)) at King's College London for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is A*AA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 158 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 235 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 46 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 57%
- Working and studying: 17%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 225 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 68%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- Foundation course: 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, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology and Criminology at King's College London earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £57,500. The £42,500 median after five years is £15,000 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology and Criminology at King's College London 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 Criminology at King's College London?
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 and Criminology at King's College London?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level. The average entrant had 139 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology and Criminology at King's College London 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 Criminology at King's College London?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.