BSc Criminology with Forensic Psychology
About this course
BSc in Criminology with Forensic Psychology, an undergraduate degree combining criminological theory with specialist insights from forensic psychology. Core topics include Research Methods. Students can optionally undertake a year abroad. The first year covers foundational concepts through Theories of Crime and Criminality, Criminal Justice in Action, Victims of Crime, and Introduction to Forensic Psychology. The second year focuses on Punishment and Rehabilitation, Criminological Research Methods 1, Investigative Psychology, Criminological Research Methods 2, Forensic Psychology in the Courtroom, and Policing. The third year involves Preparing for your Research Project, Using Psychology in Secure Settings, Student Research Project, Criminal Justice and Mental Disorder, Violence, Gender and Crime, Hate Crime, Education and Social Justice, Forensic Science and Criminal Justice, Understanding Extremism: Causes, Actions and Solutions, Crime, Boarders and Migration, Green Criminology, and Citizens for Change, culminating in a student research project.
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What students say
Based on about 52 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 77%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 95 students who started
- Continued on course: 93%
- Left higher education: 4%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 146 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 6%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 8%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 8%
- Sales occupations: 8%
- Therapy professionals: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 76%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 41%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 530 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 24%
- West Midlands: 9%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 31%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 90 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 1%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Theories of Crime and Criminality
- Criminal Justice in Action
- Victims of Crime
- Introduction to Forensic Psychology
- Punishment and Rehabilitation
- Criminological Research Methods 1
- Investigative Psychology
- Criminological Research Methods 2
- Forensic Psychology in the Courtroom
- Policing
- Preparing for your Research Project
- Using Psychology in Secure Settings
- Student Research Project
- Criminal Justice and Mental Disorder
- Violence
- Gender and Crime
- Hate Crime
- Education and Social Justice
- Forensic Science and Criminal Justice
- Understanding Extremism: Causes, Actions and Solutions
- Crime, Boarders and Migration
- Green Criminology
- Citizens for Change
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Criminology with Forensic Psychology at University of Leicester earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £48,000. The £35,000 median after five years is £9,500 more than the UK median for Applied psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Criminology with Forensic Psychology at University of Leicester do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Criminology with Forensic Psychology at University of Leicester?
77% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Criminology with Forensic Psychology at University of Leicester?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Does BSc Criminology with Forensic Psychology at University of Leicester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Criminology with Forensic Psychology at University of Leicester?
93% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.