BA Criminology with Psychology
About this course
BA (Hons) Criminology with Psychology combines criminological theory with the psychological study of behaviour and the criminal justice system. Core topics include Research Methods, Data Analysis, Statistics, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course features a final-year dissertation and is delivered by former practitioners, active researchers, and radical criminologists.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points You will need one of the following: 112 UCAS points (standard offer), or 96 UCAS points (contextual offer) Read more about contextual offer eligibility. Points must come from a Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator. Accepted qualifications We accept: A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual) BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual) Access to HE Diploma T Levels International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additional requirements You will also need: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics International qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 200 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 80%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Access course: 5%
- Foundation course: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mental Wealth & Professional Fitness: Embarking on professional development
- Criminological Theories: Trends and Debates
- Enterprise – Idea Creation
- Justice in Action: Introduction to Criminology
- Data and AI
- Introduction to Cognitive and Developmental Psychology
- Mental Wealth & Professional Fitness: Exploring Professional Development and Career Planning
- Deviance and the Social Game
- Sustainability and Ethics
- Enterprise – Problem Solving
- Introduction to Forensic Psychology
- Applied Research for Criminology
- Dissertation
- Mental Wealth & Professional Fitness: Preparing the Future Graduate
- Enterprise – Value Creation
- Who gets caught? Identity through the crime lens
- Advanced Forensic Psychology
- Psychological Criminology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Criminology with Psychology at University of East London earn?
The median salary is £29,500 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £15,500 and £30,000. The £23,000 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BA Criminology with Psychology at University of East London do next?
70% 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 East London?
87% 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 East London?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
Does BA Criminology with Psychology at University of East London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Criminology with Psychology at University of East London?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.