BSc Psychology with Criminal Investigation
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology and Sociology, studying human behaviour within criminal justice contexts. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Human Behaviour. The programme is accredited by the British Psychological Society (BPS) and includes a final-year dissertation project.
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Entry requirements
112 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can include: A Levels at grade B, B and C, or above BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit Access to HE Diploma T Levels You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents.
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: 88%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 83%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 16%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Protective service occupations: 5%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 71%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 15%
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, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Criminological Theory
- Mind, Brain, and Behaviour
- Data Handling and Analysis in Psychology
- Development in a Social World
- Real World Psychology: Criminal Minds
- Qualitative Inquiry in Psychology
- Personality and Individual Differences
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Psychology in Practice
- Psychosocial Development across the Lifespan
- Explaining Criminal Behaviour
- Becoming an Independent Researcher
- Dissertation
- Forensic Psychology
- Understanding and Preventing Corruption: Theory and Practice
- Criminal Law and Youth Justice
- Psychopharmacology and Addictive Behaviours
- Psychology of Abusive and Violent Relationships
- Law and Court Room Skills: Expert Evidence Testimony
- Mental Health, Wellbeing and Resilience in Criminal Justice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology with Criminal Investigation at University of West London earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £35,500. The £30,500 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology with Criminal Investigation at University of West London do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Psychology with Criminal Investigation at University of West London?
85% 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 Criminal Investigation at University of West London?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology with Criminal Investigation at University of West London accredited?
Yes. Accredited against the requirements for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) of the British Psychological Society (BPS).
How many students continue on BSc Psychology with Criminal Investigation at University of West London?
83% of students continued into their second year, and 16% left higher education.