BSc Psychology (Criminal Behaviour)
Entry requirements
Typical entry requirement: 96 UCAS points A Levels grades CCC BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma- grades MMM BTEC Level 3 Diploma - grades DD Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit) T Levels with an overall grade of Pass and a minimum grade of C in Core. Use the UCAS Tariff calculator to check your qualifications and points If you do not meet the entry criteria, you could consider BSc (Hons) Psychology with Foundation Year. If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying. International entry requirements and application guidance can be found at http://www.wlv.ac.uk/international/apply Successful completion of the International Foundation Year in Education, Health and Wellbeing
What students say
Based on about 56 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 145 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 77%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 16%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 6%
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: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Protective service occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 78%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 5%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 125 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 76%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
- Other qualifications: 9%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
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): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Bad Science
- Research Methodology and Analysis in Psychology
- Succeeding at University in Psychology
- Understanding Criminal Psychology
- Advanced Research Methodology and Analysis in Psychology
- Professional Development in Criminal Psychology
- Psychology in Action
- Psychology in Context
- Applied Criminal Psychology
- Individual Research Project
- Applications of Health Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Developmental & Educational Psychology
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Psychology (Criminal Behaviour) at University of Wolverhampton earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £18,500 after 3 years, £23,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,500 and £28,500. The £23,000 median after five years is £4,500 less than the UK median for Psychology.
What do graduates of BSc Psychology (Criminal Behaviour) at University of Wolverhampton 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 (Criminal Behaviour) at University of Wolverhampton?
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 (Criminal Behaviour) at University of Wolverhampton?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 97 UCAS points.
Is BSc Psychology (Criminal Behaviour) at University of Wolverhampton 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 (Criminal Behaviour) at University of Wolverhampton?
77% of students continued into their second year, and 16% left higher education.