BSc Psychology with Criminology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology with Criminology, an undergraduate degree combining the scientific study of the mind with the sociological and legal analysis of crime and the justice system. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Human Behaviour. Students may optionally undertake a study abroad year. The first year introduces foundational concepts through compulsory modules including Explaining Crime, Introduction to the Criminal Justice System, Introduction to Psychology, and Psychological Research Methodologies. Explaining Crime examines definitions of crime and theoretical explanations for unlawful behaviour. Introduction to the Criminal Justice System covers the institutions responsible for managing responses to crime and disorder in England and Wales. Introduction to Psychology explores core perspectives such as social, biological, developmental, and cognitive frameworks. Meanwhile, Psychological Research Methodologies and the associated laboratory modules provide training in quantitative data analysis, statistics, and empirical research design.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff: 96 to 112 Tariff Points Subject requirements: There are no specific subject requirements for this course.
What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 76%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 62%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 64%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 88%
- Left higher education: 2%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 315 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 60%
- North West: 8%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 19%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 3%
- South East: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 83%
- Access course: 6%
- Foundation course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 9%
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.
Modules
- Explaining Crime
- Introduction to the Criminal Justice System
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
- Introduction to Psychology
- Psychological Research Methodologies
- Qualitative Psychological Laboratory Experience and Skills
- Quantitative Psychological Laboratory Experience and Skills
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Criminology at Northumbria University earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £30,500. The £26,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Psychology.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology with Criminology at Northumbria University?
76% 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 Northumbria University?
The typical offer is CA at A level. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology with Criminology at Northumbria University accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Psychology with Criminology at Northumbria University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology with Criminology at Northumbria University?
88% of students continued into their second year, and 2% left higher education.