BSc Criminology with Psychology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Psychology and Sociology, with a focus on criminology and criminal justice. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, and Global and Comparative Perspective. The final year offers a choice between an independent dissertation or a work placement of at least 120 hours in a professional setting. Students may also join The British Society of Criminology during their studies.
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Entry requirements
104-120 points. Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to: A-Levels: BCC-BBB from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points) BTEC/CTEC: DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4 T Level: Merit in a T Level Additionally we accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few. We also accept tariff points from smaller level 3 qualifications, up to a maximum of 32, from qualifications like the Extended Project (EP/EPQ), music or dance qualifications. To find out more about UCAS tariff points, including what your qualifications are worth, please visit UCAS . In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE’s are required: GCSE English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher. Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. If you hold another qualification, please get in touch and we will advise further. If you will be over the age of 21 years of age at the beginning of your undergraduate study, you will be considered as a mature student. This means our offer may be different and any work or life experiences you have will be considered together with any qualifications you hold. UCAS have further information about studying as a mature student on the UCAS website which may be of interest.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 35%
- Welfare Professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 8%
- South East: 71%
- South West: 9%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Crime and Criminal Justice
- Perspectives of Criminology and Victimisation
- Crime, Culture and Media
- Perspectives in Psychology
- Criminological Research
- Violence and Society
- Developmental and Social Psychology
- Digital Crime and Investigation
- Youth Crime and Deviance
- Crime Mapping and the Criminology of Place
- Comparative Criminal Justice
- Independent Law Project/Work Placement
- Forensic Psychology: The investigative process and offender rehabilitation
- Punishment and Desistance
- Organised Crime and Modern Slavery
- Criminal Bodies
- Identity, Equality and Crime
- Addiction, Crime and Control
- Sport and Crime
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Criminology with Psychology at University of Winchester earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £31,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Criminology with Psychology at University of Winchester do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Criminology with Psychology at University of Winchester?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Criminology with Psychology at University of Winchester?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Criminology with Psychology at University of Winchester?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.