BA Criminology with Forensic Psychology
About this course
BA (Hons) Criminology with Forensic Psychology is an undergraduate criminology degree exploring the intersection of criminal behaviour, justice systems, and psychological theory. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, Policy Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students have the option to undertake an optional year abroad during their studies. The first year introduces foundational concepts through Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice, Professional Skills, Practice and Research in Criminology, Understanding Psychology in Criminal & Forensic Contexts, and Introduction to Studying Psychology, alongside optional modules such as Human Rights and Miscarriages of Justice. The second year builds upon these ideas with Building on Theory and Research in Criminology, Probation, Penology and Rehabilitation, Psychology in the Modern World, and Applied Forensic Psychology, alongside optional choices like Victimology and Policing in England and Wales. The final year involves advanced study including Criminology Dissertation and Forensic Psychology in Practice, with further optional modules covering areas such as Youth Justice and Crime, Cybercrime, Criminal Profiling, and Psychology and Law.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points: 112 A-level: BBC BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM T-level: Merit
What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 70%
- East of England: 5%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Professional Skills, Practice and Research in Criminology
- Understanding Psychology in Criminal & Forensic Contexts
- Introduction to Studying Psychology
- Introduction to Criminal Legislation Policy
- Human Rights and Miscarriages of Justice
- Optional modules offered by the Centre for Academic English and Skills/Institute of Education
- Building on Theory and Research in Criminology
- Probation, Penology and Rehabilitation
- Psychology in the Modern World
- Applied Forensic Psychology
- Contemporary and Global Issues in Criminology
- Constructing Crime – Criminology and Media
- Victimology
- Policing in England and Wales
- Criminology Dissertation
- Forensic Psychology in Practice
- Youth Justice and Crime
- Intimate Partner Abuse: Impact and Response
- Organised Crime, Terrorism and Gangs
- Mental Health and Substance Use in the Context of the Criminal Justice System
- Cybercrime
- Work Based Learning
- Criminal Profiling
- Psychology and Law
- Understanding Trauma and Violence
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Criminology with Forensic Psychology at University of Worcester earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £32,000. The £26,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Sociology.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Criminology with Forensic Psychology at University of Worcester?
86% 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 Forensic Psychology at University of Worcester?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 98 UCAS points.
Does BA Criminology with Forensic Psychology at University of Worcester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Criminology with Forensic Psychology at University of Worcester?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.