BSc Psychology and Criminology
About this course
The BSc (Hons) Psychology and Criminology is an undergraduate degree that investigates the human mind alongside the scientific study of crime, justice systems, and societal responses to lawbreaking. Core topics include Control Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, Legal Analysis, Policy Analysis, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Human Behaviour. Students may choose to undertake an optional placement year or a year abroad, and the programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS). The first year covers core foundations through modules such as Psychological Research and Skills, Psychological Approaches, Introduction to Criminology, Media and Crime, Well-being and Human Flourishing, and Research Participation. The second year progresses to Applied Biological and Cognitive Psychology, Applied Social and Developmental Psychology, Applied Criminological Theory, Victimology and Victimisation, and Research Participation. The final year focuses on advanced study through the Psychology Project, Pathways to Psychopathology, and Forensic Psychology. Students can tailor their degree with optional modules such as Criminal Justice, Youth Crime and Justice, Globalisation, Green and Southern Criminology, Environment, International Law and Human Rights, Work Placement, Drugs and Society, Criminal Exploitation, and Organised and Corporate Crime.
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
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: 60%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East of England: 95%
- London: 2%
- South East: 2%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 55%
- Access course: 10%
- Foundation course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 20%
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
- Psychological Research and Skills
- Psychological Approaches
- Introduction to Criminology
- Media and Crime
- Well-being and Human Flourishing
- Research Participation
- Applied Biological and Cognitive Psychology
- Applied Social and Developmental Psychology
- Applied Criminological Theory
- Victimology and Victimisation
- Research Participation
- Psychology Project
- Pathways to Psychopathology
- Forensic Psychology
- Criminal Justice
- Youth Crime and Justice
- Globalisation
- Green and Southern Criminology
- Environment
- International Law and Human Rights
- Work Placement
- Drugs and Society
- Criminal Exploitation
- Organised and Corporate Crime
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology and Criminology at University of Suffolk earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £21,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £14,000 and £28,000. The £21,000 median after five years is £6,500 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology and Criminology at University of Suffolk do next?
90% 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 University of Suffolk?
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 and Criminology at University of Suffolk?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology and Criminology at University of Suffolk accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
Does BSc Psychology and Criminology at University of Suffolk include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Psychology and Criminology at University of Suffolk?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.