BSc Psychology with Criminology
About this course
BSc Psychology with Criminology is a psychology degree combining behavioural study with criminological perspectives on crime, punishment and justice. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking. The course is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and includes an optional professional placement year. The first year covers core foundations through Introduction to Psychological Research, Learning about Learning, The Person and the Brain, Debates in Mental Health, Introduction to Criminology, and Introduction to Criminal Justice. The second year progresses with Research Methods in Psychology, Development Across the Lifespan, Social Psychology and Individual Differences, Cognitive and Biological Psychology, Advanced Criminological Theory, and Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice. The final year involves an independent research project alongside core modules such as Applied Forensic Psychology and Criminology and Forensic Psychology: Applying Theory and Practice. Students can also choose from optional modules including Neurodegeneration: Theory and Practice, Clinical Neuroscience, Emotion and Motivation, Psychology of Pain and Ill-Health, Young People, Crime, and Justice, Crimes of the Powerful, and Prisons in Crisis.
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Entry requirements
A level: Course closed for September 2025 entry
What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 12%
- Administrative occupations: 11%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Therapy professionals: 9%
- Caring personal services: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 240 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 31%
- South East: 28%
- South West: 12%
- Wales: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 100%
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, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Psychological Research
- Learning about Learning
- The Person and the Brain
- Debates in Mental Health
- Introduction to Criminology
- Introduction to Criminal Justice
- Research Methods in Psychology
- Development Across the Lifespan
- Social Psychology and Individual Differences
- Cognitive and Biological Psychology
- Advanced Criminological Theory
- Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice
- Project (Psychology)
- Applied Forensic Psychology and Criminology
- Forensic Psychology: Applying Theory and Practice
- Neurodegeneration: Theory and Practice
- Clinical Neuroscience
- Emotion and Motivation
- Psychology of Pain and Ill-Health
- Young People, Crime, and Justice
- Crimes of the Powerful
- Prisons in Crisis
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Criminology at University of Reading earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £53,500. The £40,000 median after five years is £12,500 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology with Criminology at University of Reading do next?
100% 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 Reading?
91% 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 Reading?
The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology with Criminology at University of Reading 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 University of Reading include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology with Criminology at University of Reading?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.