BA Criminology with Psychology
About this course
BA (Hons) in Criminology with Psychology BA (Hons), a psychology and sociology degree focused on the intersection of criminal behaviour and psychological science. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course includes a foundation year option and culminates in an independent dissertation project. The first year introduces foundational concepts through modules such as Crime and Society, The Science of Crime and Criminals, Research Methods for Criminologists, and Introduction to Psychology. The second year progresses to examine institutional responses and theoretical approaches in modules like Crime and Justice, Advanced Criminological Theory, Criminology, Ethics and Professional Practice, and Development and Society. The final year involves advanced study including Crime and Punishment, Criminology with Psychology Dissertation, Psychology of Mental Health, and Forensic Psychology. Students can tailor their studies further by selecting from optional modules such as Critiquing Criminalistics, Global Perspectives of Crime, and Social Injustices.
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Entry requirements
BCC at A Level or DMM at BTEC Extended Diploma/Cambridge Technical or Pass (C and above) at T Level . We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications. In addition to the standard entry requirements, you will be expected to have achieved GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above. Other Entry Requirements: Domestic equivalencies are not accepted, apart from Access applicants. These applicants must take 12 credits of Maths Level 2 or 6 credits of Maths Level 3 as part of their Access course. International equivalences will be reviewed on application. We welcome applications from anyone with a lively interest in psychology or issues of crime and justice who is prepared to pursue and develop that interest through reading and study. For more information on how to apply as a UK student, please visit our How to Apply page . If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our International How to Apply page . Integrated Foundation Year Entry Requirements: DEE at A-Level or, MPP at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or Pass (D or E) at T Level We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications.
What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 100 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 77%
- Left higher education: 21%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 44 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 72%
- Working and studying: 7%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 12%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 14%
- Teaching Professionals: 11%
- Caring personal services: 11%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 9%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 360 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 39%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 16%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 86%
- Access course: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional and Academic Skills for University Study
- Applied Learning Project
- Foundations in Law, Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Crime and Society
- The Science of Crime and Criminals
- Becoming a Criminologist
- Research Methods for Criminologists
- Introduction to Psychology
- Psychology for Life
- Crime and Justice
- Advanced Criminological Theory
- Criminology, Ethics and Professional Practice
- Advanced Criminological Methodologies
- Development and Society
- Personality & the Fundamentals of Psychology
- Crime and Punishment
- Criminology with Psychology Dissertation
- Psychology of Mental Health
- Forensic Psychology
- Critiquing Criminalistics
- Global Perspectives of Crime
- Social Injustices
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Criminology with Psychology at University of Northampton earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £34,500. The £27,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BA Criminology with Psychology at University of Northampton do next?
84% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Criminology with Psychology at University of Northampton?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Criminology with Psychology at University of Northampton?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 74 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Criminology with Psychology at University of Northampton?
77% of students continued into their second year, and 21% left higher education.